Chicken à la King

Here's a thrifty way to use up leftover cooked chicken or a bit of the holiday turkey by making Chicken ala 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 pimiento

Directions

 * 1) Cook peas, onion, and green bell pepper in boiling water, covered, for 5 minutes.
 * 2) Drain and save the liquid.
 * 3) Blend flour with the milk.
 * 4) Combine vegetable cooking liquid, broth, and seasonings; slowly stir into the flour mixture.
 * 5) Heat the mixture until it comes to a boil while stirring constantly.
 * 6) Boil 1 minute.
 * 7) Add chicken and the cooked vegetables, mushrooms and pimiento.
 * 8) Heat thoroughly and serve.
 * 9) 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