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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A classic American dish evoking childhood memories for some of us, Chicken à la King is elegant enough for a party buffet, and yet comfort food at its best. Serve the creamy chicken over our Crisp Cheddar-Cornmeal Waffles, and it'll be a hit. The dish can be prepared 2 days ahead, stored covered, and chilled. Ingredients:
4 cups chicken broth |
2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts |
6 tablespoons butter, divided |
4 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 |
1 medium onion, diced 1/2 |
1 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms, quartered |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper |
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups whipping cream |
3 tablespoons dry sherry |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
salt and pepper to taste |
crisp cheddar-cornmeal waffles |
garnishes: toasted sliced almonds, flat-leaf parsley |
Directions:
1. Pour broth in a Dutch oven or stockpot; bring to a boil. Add chicken; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove chicken from broth; coarsely chop, and set aside. Strain broth through a sieve into a saucepan; simmer, uncovered, over medium heat until reduced to 2 1/2 cups (10 to 20 minutes).
2. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté red bell pepper and onion 4 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms, salt, and ground red pepper; sauté 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
3. While broth continues to simmer, preheat waffle iron, and cook waffles.
4. Melt remaining 3 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in reserved 2 1/2 cups broth and cream; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
5. Add chicken and reserved vegetables to sauce. Stir in sherry and lemon juice; cook over medium heat, just until thoroughly heated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over waffles. Garnish, if desired.
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