Chicken a la King

thestayathomechef.com with modifications

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup salted butter

• 8 ounces mushrooms sliced

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 ½ cups milk (can use part half & half or cream)

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup chopped drained pimientos

• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add in mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes.

• Add in flour and stir until there are no more specks of flour left. Pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.

• Stir in frozen peas, drained pimientos, and cooked chicken and let heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.

• Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.