Chicken ala King

I had no earthly idea what Chicken ala King was until I had to photograph it.  No idea, and I'm Asian.   

 CHICKEN ALA KING

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup half & half or heavy whipping cream

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

1 cup frozen garden peas

1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained or 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced

1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Puff Pastry Shell Cups

In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and salt until smooth. Add the broth and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, mushrooms, peas and pimientos; heat through. Serve over puff pastry shells.