A meal fit for a king that can be made on a pauper's budget -- which is why it's served at fund-raising banquets! This is also a tasty dish for using leftover chicken or turkey.

Chicken A La King

1 small green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups milk

1 1/4 cup water

1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, undrained

1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules or base

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey

1 (4-ounce) jar whole pimiento, chopped

Toast, hot mashed potatoes, cooked rice or noodles for accompaniment

1. Cook and stir the green pepper in butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until softened.
2. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in milk, water, bouillon and the mushrooms with their liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute
4. Stir in the cooked chicken or turkey and pimiento; heat through. Serve ladled over toast or desired accompaniment.

Makes 6 servings.