Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. chicken fat or butter
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. chicken stock or canned chicken broth
  • 1 c. scalded milk (I just heat it)
  • 1/2 c. scalded cream or evaporated milk (small can)
  • 1/4 or 1/2 tsp. salt (more can be added later)
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. boiled chicken (I use 3 to 4 or all of chicken)
  • 1 c. mushroom slices or pieces, sauteed in 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. canned pimentos, cut in strips (2 small or 1 large jar)
  • 2 egg yolks (I never use)
  • 1 to 2 cans Campbell's cream of mushroom soup (do not dilute)
  • 1 green pepper, cut into strips and parboiled or 1/2 c. frozen, cooked peas (to add color to plate; optional)

Method

  • Melt fat or butter.
  • Add flour and stir until well blended (do not brown).
  • Pour on gradually the chicken stock, milk and cream while stirring constantly (add one at a time).
  • Saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of butter (or more) for 5 minutes.
  • Have chicken and pimentos cut in desired size pieces.
  • Bring mixture to boiling point (bubbling) and add salt, remaining butter (about 1 tablespoon), chicken, mushroom pieces and pimentos (also green pepper or green peas).
  • Bring to boiling point and add slightly beaten egg yolks.