Easy Chicken Ala King OAMC Freezer Ready

An easy, good-enough-for-company, chicken dish that can be frozen. Add elegance by serving on puff pastry shells. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 Dish

Ingredients

• 4  ounces mushrooms, sliced (or use canned)
• 2⁄3 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  teaspoons chicken, boullion
• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup water
• 2 1⁄2 cups chicken, cooked and cut up (or use canned)
• 4  ounces diced pimentos, drained

Directions

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Sautee mushrooms and green pepper until peppers are crisp tender. Remove from heat.
2. Add flour and pepper - return to heat and simmer on low until bubbly, stirring constantly.
3. Add boullion, milk and water. Increase heat slightly and bring to a slow boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in chicken and pimento. Heat through.
5. At this point, you can serve the ala King over baked puff pastry shells, toast, mashed potatoes, or rice.
6. OR allow to cool, then freeze for up to 1 month. To prepare when frozen, allow to thaw in refrigerator overnight, then heat thoroughly in microwave or stovetop. Enjoy!