Chicken A La King
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken A La King
Description
The preparation starts by sautéing mushrooms, diced onion, and finely chopped green bell pepper in butter until the mushrooms are golden and vegetables are soft, building a flavorful base. Flour is stirred in to create a thickening roux, then low-sodium chicken broth is whisked in and cooked until the sauce thickens.
Shredded or cubed pre-cooked chicken, heavy cream, frozen peas, drained diced pimentos, and garlic powder are added to the sauce and simmered until warmed through. The cream enriches the sauce, giving a smooth yet hearty texture, while peas and pimentos contribute bursts of sweetness and visual appeal.
This versatile dish is traditionally served over toast, egg noodles, or biscuits, making it suitable for a filling lunch or dinner with comforting familiarity. Salt and black pepper are adjusted to taste in the final step to balance flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 cup butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package white mushrooms fresh, sliced
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1/2 /2 cup green bell pepper chopped finely
- 1/2 /2 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 3 cups chicken shredded or cubed, cooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 /4 cup peas frozen
- 4 ounces diced pimentos canned, drained
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion and bell pepper. Saute for a few minutes until veggies are soft and mushrooms are golden brown.
- Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir for a few minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the chicken, cream, peas, pimentos, and garlic powder. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over toast, egg noodles, or biscuits.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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