Puff pastry chicken a la king

Puff pastry chicken a la king
Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Puff pastry chicken a la king
Makes

6 servings

Puff pastry chicken a la king

Mom made this smell and look so divine, I forgot that peas—which I disliked—were in it. —Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Puff pastry chicken a la king

Puff pastry chicken a la king

Pastry Chicken a la King Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas
  • Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  1. Bake pastry shells according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, red pepper, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix egg yolks and cream. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk mixture; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice, salt, paprika and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken and peas; heat through. Serve over pastry shells. If deired, top with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 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.

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.