Chicken ala King
Source of Recipe
allfood.com
Recipe Introduction
Menu: Chicken a la king, microwave white rice , mixed lettuces and spinach salad with dijon vinaigrette, and Boston cream pie.
Heads Up:
Lucky for You - If you've run out of time but still want to make this popular main dish, here's how: Don't cook the chicken. Buy roasted turkey breast or smoked turkey breast and simply cube it when you get home. It's already cooked, so all you have to do is stir it in at the end of Step 2.
Makes 4 Servings
Menu Gameplan:
Step 1: cook the white rice
Step 2: cook the chicken a la king
Step 3: assemble the mixed lettuces and spinach salad with dijon vinaigrette
Step 4: serve
Here's How to Make It in 20 Minutes:
Step 1: cook the white rice
2 cups water
2 cups Minute rice
In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine the water and rice. Cover and microwave on High for 8 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Step 2: cook the chicken a la king
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 small onion
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup mushroom slices
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups (2%) milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimiento, drained
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Coarsely chop the onion.
2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken and chopped onion and cook, stirring, until the chicken pieces are golden brown, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the milk and stir to blend. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, chop enough parsley to measure 1/4 cup. Remove the chicken mixture from the heat and stir in the parsley, peas, pimiento, paprika, and salt and pepper until well combined.
Step 3: assemble the mixed lettuces and spinach salad with dijon vinaigrette
1 tomato
1 bag (5 ounces) mixed spring or baby greens
4 ounces prewashed baby spinach
1/2 cucumber slices
3 tablespoons Dijon vinaigrette dressing, store-bought or homemade
1. Slice the tomato into 8 wedges.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuces, spinach, cucumber, and tomato wedges. Add the vinaigrette, toss, and place the bowl on the table.
Step 4: serve
1. Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide the rice among 4 plates and top with some of the chicken. Serve immediately with the salad.
2. When ready for dessert, slice the Boston cream pie into wedges, plate, and serve.
Ingredients Shopping List:
Minute rice
Skinless boneless chicken breasts
Mushroom slices (from the produce department)
Fresh parsley
Frozen peas
Diced pimientos, jarred
Tomato
Mixed spring or baby greens
Dijon vinaigrette dressing, store-bought or homemade
Boston cream pie
from the salad bar
Prewashed baby spinach (or from the produce department)
Cucumber slices
Ingredients From Your Pantry:
Onion
Olive oil
All-purpose flour
Low-fat (2%) milk
Paprika
Salt and pepper
F.Y.I:
"This is great comfort food. Sometimes I make this menu even easier, and serve the chicken over warm halved croissants or slices of challah."
- minutemeals' Chef Hillary
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Chicken a la King
Single serving is 1/4 of the total recipe
CALORIES 365; PROTEIN 47g; CARBS 19g; TOTAL FAT 10g; SAT FAT 3g; CHOLESTEROL 109mg; SODIUM 390mg; FIBER 3g
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