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
6 servings
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Calories
463 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken a la King
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion in butter until tender and slightly browned. Flour is then stirred in to form a roux, cooking briefly before gradually adding chicken broth and milk to create a smooth sauce. Simmering thickens the mixture. Cooked chicken, cream, peas, and chopped pimentos are added and heated through, blending savory flavors and creamy texture.
The dish has a thick, luscious sauce that coats the ingredients evenly. The vegetables contribute mild sweetness and texture, while chicken provides a hearty protein component. The gentle simmer and stirring ensure a smooth consistency without lumps.
Chicken a la King pairs well with various starches; serve over cooked pasta or rice, spoon onto warm biscuits, or fill puff pastry shells for a more elegant presentation.
For thinner sauce, reduce the flour or add additional milk, cream, or broth as needed. Frozen vegetables can substitute fresh ones to enhance convenience. Use a large pan to accommodate all ingredients comfortably during cooking for even heat distribution.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 113g, unsalted
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced (227g)
- 1 bell pepper seeded and diced (216g)
- 1 onion diced (162g, small
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 1½ cups chicken broth (360mL)
- 1 cup milk 240mL, whole
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 cups chicken 420g, cooked, chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream (180mL)
- 1 cup peas 160g, frozen
- 1 (4-ounce/113g) jar Pimentos drained, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and the mushrooms begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the broth and milk until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in chicken, cream, peas, and pimentos and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, biscuits, or puff pastry shells.
Notes
- Use a large pan to ensure ingredients cook evenly and fit comfortably.
- Stir the flour thoroughly into the butter and vegetables to avoid lumps and help thicken the sauce uniformly.
- For a thinner sauce, reduce the flour quantity or add more milk, cream, or broth after cooking.
- Frozen vegetables like carrots or mixed vegetables can replace fresh ones if needed.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of starches including pasta, rice, biscuits, or puff pastry shells.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2315IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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