Classic Chicken à la King Recipe:
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup salted butter
– 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 1/2 cups milk
– 2 egg yolks
– 1/3 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 1 cup chopped drained pimientos
– 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in flour until no specks remain. Pour in chicken broth and milk, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
3. For a richer sauce: In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks with heavy cream. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously. Immediately return this mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Stir in frozen peas, drained pimientos, and cooked chicken. Heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
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