Total Time Show Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min. Makes6 servings Mom made this smell and look so divine, I forgot that peas—which I disliked—were in it. —Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan Pastry Chicken a la King Recipe photo by Taste of Home Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts1 shell with 3/4 cup filling: 452 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Recommended Videoⓘ Why do they call it chicken a la king?Another account claims chef George Greenwald of the Brighton Beach Hotel in Brighton Beach created it in 1898, naming it after patron E. Clarke King II and his wife. Another account is that chicken à la King was created in the 1890s by hotel cook William "Bill" King of the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia.
What is Chicken ala King made of?What is Chicken a la King? It is a creamy one pot comfort food dish made with chicken, mushrooms, peas, onions, green bell peppers and pimentos. It is traditionally served over rice, noodles, toast, biscuits or puff pastry shells. For an equally delicious change of pace substitute cooked tuna or salmon for the chicken.
How do you use frozen puff pastry?Our Best Tips for Baking with Frozen Puff Pastry. Thaw your frozen puff pastry (preferably in the fridge, overnight). ... . Unfold your pastry only when fully thawed. ... . Flour your work surface and your rolling pin. ... . Use restraint with your rolling pin. ... . Cut with care. ... . All you need for a puffy crust is a paring knife and a fork.. How do you make frozen puff pastry crispy?Baking time will vary based on the size of your pastries and their filling, so keep an eye on them. Bake the pastries at 375°F until done: Lower the oven temperature and continue baking until the pastries are dry, crisp, and deep golden-brown. Cool and serve: Let the pastries cool slightly, then serve.
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