Easy 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
4 servings
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Calories
616 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Chicken a la King
Description
This recipe combines cooked diced chicken with a sauce made from sautéed onions, garlic, red bell peppers, and mushrooms. A roux of butter and flour thickens the sauce, which is gradually blended with milk and chicken broth to a smooth consistency. Adding green peas and pimientos contributes subtle sweetness and color contrast. The mix is simmered gently until the chicken is heated through and the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
The creamy texture and rich sauce make this recipe suitable for serving atop pasta or rice, turning leftovers of cooked chicken into a comforting dish. The balance of mild vegetables and sauce keeps the flavors accessible and pleasing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken cut into cubes, cooked
- 1/2 cup butter divided, unsalted
- 1 onion diced, small
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 cup milk or cream, whole
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth more if needed
- 1 cup green peas frozen
- 1 cup pimiento peppers diced, jarred
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup of butter and melt.
- Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, and bell pepper, and saute while stirring occasionally, until just tender, for about 4-5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and melt.
- Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly, until smooth, for about 1 minute.
- Little by little, whisk in milk and after that chicken broth, if the mixture is too thick, add more broth. Bring to a low simmer, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes. If needed, stir in more chicken broth.
- Stir in the cooked veggies and chicken, also add the frozen peas and diced pimientos. Stir well, so everything is coated in the sauce, and cook until chicken is warmed through. Add more broth if the sauce is too thick. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1176mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1003mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3380IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 106.8mg | 119% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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