Chicken a la King
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken a la King
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Rich and creamy, with a hint of sophistication Chicken a la King is like adult comfort food. Serve in pastry cups or over rice.
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Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1 onion diced small
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 cup chicken stock plus extra as needed
- 1/4 cup dry sherry can use additional chicken stock
- 2 cups canned chicken or bite sized leftover chicken or turkey
- See notes for serving suggestions
Instructions
- Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat..
- Add peppers, carrots, mushroom and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl/plate and reserve.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in pan. Whisk in flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Very gradually whisk in chicken stock, then half and half and sherry. Bring to a low simmer, stir and cook until thickened, 5-10 minutes. If mixture gets too thick, whisk in a little more stock or water.
- Stir in cooked vegetables and chicken pieces. Cook until warmed through. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm in pastry shells or over rice, toast or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This can be served in puff pastry shells or over rice or toast. Or leave it to your imagination!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3795IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3795IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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