chicken à la king
Every family has its own version of Chicken à la King. This is my family's recipe. The exact history of this recipe is unclear, but one claim is that it was created in the 1880s by chef Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s (New York City) who named it after Olympic gold medalist polo player and tennis star, Foxhall Parker Keene. That seems plausible as it was a mainstay on Delmonico's menu. And it was first mentioned in the New York Times in 1893, and the actual recipe was then published in the Times in 1900 and 1905, which helped to propel it as one of the most popular recipes of the 20th century.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 small pepper)
- 3 ounces sliced button mushrooms
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cream or milk
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry (optional)
- 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, cut into small pieces
- 1 ounce diced pimientos, drained (about 1/2 of a small jar)
- OPTIONAL (SERVING SUGGESTIONS)
- - cooked white rice
- - toast
- - lightly toasted biscuits
How To Make chicken à la king
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Step 1Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, bell pepper and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until onion and pepper are crisp-tender.
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Step 2Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in milk, broth and sherry (if using). Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and pimientos; cook until hot.
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Step 3Serve over hot cooked rice, toast, or biscuits (halved and lightly toasted). (It's a great way to use some of your leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat and biscuits.)
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