5.0 from 12 votes
Chicken a la King
Easy, homemade Chicken a la King has a creamy mushroom sauce, chicken, peas and pimentos.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped drained pimentos
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
- Serve over prepared egg noodles, rice, toast or biscuits
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add in mushrooms, onions and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Season with garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
- Add in flour and stir until there are no more specks of flour left. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in frozen peas, drained pimientos, and cooked chicken and let heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
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Notes
- FRIDGE: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and allow to cool completely. Then store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- FREEZER: Cream based sauces don't freeze super well, but you can try freezing these leftovers if you'd like. Just transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
- To reheat, place chicken in a saucepan or skillet and warm on the stovetop over medium heat. You may need to add a splash of heavy cream or chicken broth to make the dish saucy again.
- You can also reheat it in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl. We recommend starting with 30 seconds intervals stirring and repeating until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
695mg
(29%)
Potassium
575mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2113IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 695mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2113IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.