Chicken a la King

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Easy to make, always a comfort and filling and nourishing too, this chicken a la king recipe is one you'll keep coming back to when planning dinner.

Ingredients

4 individually frozen biscuits
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons diced pimientos

Directions

Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add chicken and pimientos; heat through. Serve with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 551 calories, 34g fat (15g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

I've been making this thick and creamy Chicken a la King recipe for over 30 years. It's a wonderful way to create a quick lunch or dinner with leftover chicken. —Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

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