Chicken a la King in Pastry Shells Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings6Cuisine
CourseInterest Group

Ingredients

 Rich milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Diced cooked chicken3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Chopped sweet pepper1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Red Or Green)
 Chopped sweet pepper1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Red Or Green)
 Flour3 Tablespoon
 Flour3 Tablespoon
 Chicken stock/Consommé1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chicken stock/Consommé1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg yolks2
 Egg yolks2
 Mushrooms1⁄4 Pound
 Mushrooms1⁄4 Pound
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Cooked chicken3 Cup (48 tbs), diced
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Patty shells6
 Patty shells6
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Dash
 Pepper1 Dash
 Paprika1 Dash
 Paprika1 Dash

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 949 Calories from Fat 477

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 53 g81.9%

Saturated Fat 19.5 g97.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 299.5 mg99.8%

Sodium 878.3 mg36.6%

Total Carbohydrates 57 g18.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.7%

Sugars 7.7 g

Protein 58 g116.9%

Vitamin A 40.2% Vitamin C 92.7%

Calcium 13.4% Iron 19.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In top of double boiler over direct medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.
Add sweet pepper, and saute until tender.
Blend in flour, and gradually add stock and milk, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
Add salt, pepper and paprika to taste.
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored.
Stir hot mixture very slowly into eggs; return to double boiler, this time over hot water.
Saute mushrooms lightly in 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; add, along with chicken, to hot mixture.
Just before serving stir in lemon juice.
Spoon into patty shells.
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