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Chicken A La King

Contributed By: aahill0824
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Hearty and comforting, Chicken a la King goes equally well over pasta or rice

Ingredients

3 tbsp. Butter or margarine

1 cup (about 3 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 cup Chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup Chopped onion

2 tbsp. All-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Paprika

2 cans (12 fl. oz. each) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk

3 Large egg yolks, beaten

2 cups Cooked, chopped chicken breast meat

2 tbsp. Diced pimento, optional

2 tbsp. Dry sherry, optional

10 Refrigerated biscuits, baked according to package directions

Preparation

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and green pepper and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender but not brown. Stir in flour, salt and paprika. Gradually add evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to boil.

Whisk 1 cup of thickened sauce into egg yolks; pour into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in chicken, pimento and sherry. Heat through.

Serve immediately over hot biscuits.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Egg & Cheese
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree