Chicken a la King (Three portions)
Chicken a la King is a classic comfort food, featuring tender chicken in a creamy, savory sauce. This recipe combines diced chicken with a rich sauce made from butter, milk, and seasonings, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish. Served hot over toast, it's a simple yet elegant meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Cooked chicken, diced
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Green pepper, finely cut
- 1 tablespoon Pimento, finely cut
- 1/8 teaspoon Celery salt
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg yolk, beaten
- 3 slices Bread slices
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- 1Toast the bread slices until golden brown. Butter one side of each slice. Set aside and keep warm.
- 2Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the green pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3Add the flour to the saucepan and mix well. Slowly whisk in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Add the celery salt and salt.
- 4When the sauce is very hot, remove from heat and add the beaten egg yolk, stirring quickly to combine. Add the diced chicken and pimento. Reheat gently, but do not cook the sauce any longer than necessary after adding the egg yolk.
- 5Serve the chicken a la king very hot over the prepared toast.