Recipe: Chicken or Turkey a la King (serves 50)

CHICKEN OR TURKEY A LA KING
Yield: 50 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup

2 quarts nonfat milk
1/4 cup onion powder
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 1 tbsp butter or margarine
1 1/2 tsp black or white pepper
1 quart plus 2 1/2 cups canned green peas, drained
1 gallon chicken or turkey stock
1/2 cup pimientos, chained
1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
3 1/4 lb chicken or turkey, diced, cooked
TO SERVE:
Cooked rice, noodles, or a biscuit.

Melt butter or margarine. Add flour and stir until smooth.

Add stock, milk, poultry seasoning, pepper, and onion powder. Stir until well blended.

Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently until thickened, 12-15 minutes.

Add chicken or turkey, peas, and pimientos. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

TO SERVE:
Pour into serving pans. Portion with 6 oz ladle (3/4 cup) over cooked rice, noodles, or a biscuit.

Source: USDA