Classic Chicken a la King

Rich & Creamy

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup butter
• 225g Mushrooms, sliced
• 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 peans
• 1 cup chopped drained pimientos (optional)
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken

Method:

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Add in the mushrooms & cook until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add in flour & stir until there are no more specks of flour left.  Pour in chicken broth & milk & bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low & simmer until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.
3. For a richer sauce: in a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks with heavy cream.  Working quickly, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously.  Immediately pour this mixture back into the saucepan, whisking the entire time.  Cook for 2 minutes more.
4. Stir in the frozen peas, drained pimientos, & cooked chicken & let it heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, or toast.