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Aunt Carrie's Chicken a la King 1960

Here's how you make Aunt Carrie's Chicken a la King 1960
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 3h
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 pounds whole chicken (1)
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 ounces pimientos (1 jar)
  • 15 ounces mushrooms (1 can)
  • 6 eggs, hard boiled, sliced
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large pot, cover the chicken with the water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for about 2 hours until very tender.

  • Step 2: Debone and skin chicken.

  • Step 3: Cut into large pieces.

  • Step 4: Strain and use 6 cups of stock to cook celery, bell pepper and parsley, cooking until tender.

  • Step 5: Save the rest of the broth for later.

  • Step 6: Add a few tablespoons of cooled broth to the cornstarch to make a paste, then add to the broth and vegetables and whisk until completely blended.

  • Step 7: Add milk and whisk, then fold in chicken, pimientos, mushrooms, eggs and butter.

  • Step 8: Season as desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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