Classic Chicken a la King
User Reviews
4.9
615 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Classic Chicken a la King
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Chicken a la King is quick, easy, and loaded with comfort. Our velvety sauce is made from scratch and can be served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced pimientos drained
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken chopped or shredded
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup salted butter over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour is fully incorporated and there are no visible specks. Gradually pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups milk while stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and 1/3 cup heavy cream. Slowly whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot sauce from the pan into the egg mixture to temper the eggs (this prevents curdling). Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to thicken the sauce further.
- Stir in 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup diced pimientos, and 4 cups shredded cooked chicken. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and the chicken is warmed. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
Notes
- Chicken a la King is served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
471kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
520mg
(22%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1922IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1922IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
615 reviews
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