Chicken a la King
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken a la King
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing fresh mushrooms in olive oil until browned, then creating a roux with butter and flour to form the base of the sauce. Adding chicken broth and milk and whisking continuously cooks the sauce to a thick consistency. Tender cooked chicken, sweet peas, and drained diced pimientos fold into the sauce, seasoned with salt and pepper. Simmering melds the flavors and heats the mixture thoroughly.
The finished chicken mixture is spooned over freshly split baked biscuits, which soak up the sauce and provide a soft, flaky contrast. Using pre-made flaky refrigerated biscuits is an option for convenience.
This dish offers a classic comfort food suitable for lunch or dinner. The combination of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, sweet peas, and creamy sauce with the biscuit base makes it hearty and flavorful.
Nutrition information varies depending on biscuit choice. For quicker preparation, store-bought flaky biscuits can be used. Homemade biscuits add a personal touch but require more time.
Ingredients
- Biscuits baked, 8 large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms fresh
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 12 oz chicken can also use cubed, cooked shredded
- 1 cup peas frozen, sweet
- 1 pimientos 2 oz jar, diced, drained
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and browned. Remove to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
- Return the skillet to the stove and place over medium-low heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the flour and stir, cooking for about 1 minute. Slowly add the broth and the milk, whisking constantly. Continue to cook until the mixture boils and thickens. Once thickened, stir in the chicken, peas, mushrooms and pimientos. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until thoroughly heated.
- To serve, split the biscuits in half and place on serving plates. Spoon the hot chicken mixture over the biscuits.
Notes
- You can use large refrigerated flaky biscuits to save time instead of baking homemade biscuits.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper for balanced flavor.
- Nutrition information is approximate and varies based on ingredient brands and choices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of recipe | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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