Chicken à la King

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== Description ==
Here's a thrifty way to use up leftover cooked chicken or a bit of the holiday turkey by making Chicken à la King. Serve this over buttered toast points, rice, biscuits or baked puff pastry.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup frozen peas
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
* 1/3 cup boiling water
* 2/3 cup flour
* 1 cup cold milk
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 2 teaspoons salt
* Pepper, to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
* 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, diced
* 4 ounces mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
* 1 tablespoon chopped pimento
== Directions ==
# Cook peas, onion, and green bell pepper in boiling water, covered, for 5 minutes.
# Drain and save the liquid.
# Blend flour with the milk.
# Combine vegetable cooking liquid, broth, and seasonings; slowly stir into the flour mixture.
# Heat the mixture until it comes to a boil while stirring constantly.
# Boil 1 minute.
# Add chicken and the cooked vegetables, mushrooms and pimento.
# Heat thoroughly and serve.
# Serves 6.
== Things You'll Need ==
* Measuring cups and spoons
* Saucepans
* Cooking spoon
* Strainer or colander
== Sources and Citations ==
* Family Fare a Guide to Good Nutrition, #1, USDA
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes