Homemade Chicken A La King

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It's homemade, easy and excellent.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk, divided

  • 2 egg yolks, beaten

  • 2 cups diced, cooked chicken breast meat

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon sherry

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained

  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, celery and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; mix flour and 1/2 cup of milk in a small bowl and stir mixture into skillet. Beat egg yolks into remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and pour into skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened.

  2. Add chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, sherry, paprika, salt and pepper. Finally, stir in peas and pimento peppers. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
9g Fat
10g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 174mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 277mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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