Ingredients for Pecan Chicken A La King
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped celery
- Chicken Bouillon Cube
- All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Cooked Chicken
- Canned Pimiento
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for garnish (optional)
- 4-6 hot waffles
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How to Make Pecan Chicken A La King
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 cups of chopped celery and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 bouillon cube, crushing the cube with the back of a spoon.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of poultry seasoning until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens and bubbles, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken, 1/4 cup of chopped pimientos, and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
- Gently heat through, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. Do not boil.
- Spoon the Pecan Chicken A La King generously over hot waffles.
- Garnish with additional chopped pecans, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
52 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
75g
Carbs
13g
