Chicken a la King

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A succulent chicken dish made with green bell peppers, fresh mushrooms and a dash of cayenne pepper which is fitting to feed a King.

304 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	cups	chicken	cooked
2	cups	heavy whipping cream
1	cup	mushrooms	sliced
1	each	green bell pepper	sliced
1	each	pimiento	chopped
1/2	teaspoon	flour, all-purpose
1/2	cup	chicken broth
1/2	cup	sherry
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	paprika
1	dash	cayenne pepper
4	each	egg yolks
3	teaspoons	butter

Directions

Melt butter in saucepan; Add green peppers, mushrooms and pimentos.

Simmer 5 minutes. Add flour and blend in well. Add 3/4 of the heavy cream and all the chicken broth.

Cover and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.

Stir in sherry, salt, cayenne and paprika.

Beat egg yolks and combine with rest of heavy cream. Stir slowly into sauce. Add chicken and heat but do not boil. Serve on toast or shells.

Reviews

egg works fine if you temper it and don't overheat the sauce. the yolk adds a nice silky feel to the sauce.
over 7 years ago

-3

Egg became scrambled in the sauce. Wouldn't use eggs for a white sauce.
over 7 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 135g

Amount per Serving

Calories 304 94% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.0g	49%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	98%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 114mg	38%
Sodium 467mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 3.0g	5%

Vitamin A	27%		Vitamin C	28%
Calcium	6%		Iron	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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