CHICKEN A LA KING II

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This dish was originally called 'Chicken a la Keene' after Foxhall P. Keene, the son of a well known Wall Street broker. The name evolved into the more regal sounding 'Chicken a la King' and here you have it. Long live the king!

Provided by Lillian

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

½ cup butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup milk
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast meat
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

Melt the butter or margarine in a 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Saute the bell pepper and mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is crisp yet tender.
Stir in the flour, salt and pepper and saute over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in the milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken and pimentos and cook until hot. Serve over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 350.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g