Kitchen Traditions - Chicken a la King

This recipe is from our mom, JoAnne.  I love this recipe because it is quick & easy, and also makes great leftovers!

Mom and Dominic baking cookies - Christmas 2010

You'll notice that the recipe is called "Chicken" a la king, but I don't actually add chicken.  That's the other reason I love this recipe...it was really easy for me to substitute beans for meat and still have it be delicious!  And, as if I haven't raved about it enough, the list of ingredients is all things I usually have on hand.

Start by melting the butter in a large pan.  (Not like stock pot large, just a dutch oven or so.)

Whisk in flour, salt & pepper and bring to a boil.

Add chicken broth (or vegetable broth, or water) & milk and whisk together.

Set on low heat and stir occasionally while it comes to a boil.

Drain the peas & beans.  (If you are using chicken, just drain the peas.)  I usually use 2 cans of Northern or White Kidney beans.  And the recipe calls for 1/2 can peas, but I like peas so I add the whole can!

Let the gravy come to a boil and boil for one minute.

Add the peas & beans (or chicken) and allow to heat through.

Yummy!

Serve over biscuits.  It's like biscuits & gravy for dinner!

If you're a carcass eater, you can cook and cube the chicken first (cook it in the chicken broth), and use that instead of the beans.

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Grace and love,
Jenn