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August 31, 2011
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Nana's Chicken a la King

Poultry Classics
Prep time:
15 minutes
baking time:
13 to 15 minutes

We felt like royalty when we sank our teeth into this Chicken a la King.

We felt like royalty when we sank our teeth into this Chicken a la King.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 4 green onions (about 1/2 cup sliced)
  • 8 mushrooms (about 1/2 cup sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 English muffins, halved
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

  2. 2

    Slice green onions and mushrooms; set aside. Mince garlic; set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 5 to 7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine chicken, soup, green onions, mushrooms, milk, garlic, salt and pepper in medium bowl; mix thoroughly. Spray 4 (6-ounce) custard cups with nonstick cooking spray; place equal portions of chicken mixture in each cup.

  5. 5

    Top chicken mixture with English muffin halves, split sides down. Place custard cups on baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake until muffins are golden brown and chicken mixture is hot and bubbly, about 13 to 15 minutes. Invert custard cups onto serving dishes. Serve immediately.

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This was always a great weeknight dinner at Nana's house, because it was quick and easy to make. To save even more time, Nana would prepare this dish with leftover chicken or turkey; no one could tell the difference.

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