Chicken à la King

Chicken à la King
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    7 People
  • VIEWS
    1.8K

Indulge in the creamy decadence of Chicken à la King, a timeless classic elevated with a chef's touch. Tender chicken bathed in a luscious, velvety sauce, brightened with vibrant peppers and savory mushrooms. Perfect for a sophisticated supper or a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    87 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    21 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    734 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients and have them prepped and ready to go. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add drained mushrooms and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Recipe View Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly and starting to turn golden, about 2 minutes. This creates a roux that will thicken the sauce.

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04 Step

Recipe View Gradually whisk in milk, chicken stock, bouillon, and reserved mushroom liquid, ensuring no lumps form. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Simmer and stir for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

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05 Step

Recipe View Stir in diced chicken and pimentos and heat through, about 2 minutes.

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06 Step

Recipe View Serve immediately over cooked rice, buttered toast points, or egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy! (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
Add a splash of sherry or white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk or chicken stock to thin it out. If the sauce is too thin, simmer for a few more minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
Chicken à la King can be made ahead of time and reheated gently over low heat. Add a splash of milk or chicken stock if needed to loosen the sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 615 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Nettie Weimann

    Easy to make ahead and reheat later.

  • Providenci Crooks

    Is it possible to use corn starch instead of flour?

  • Alverta Schmitt

    I added a splash of sherry to the sauce for extra flavor. Delicious!

  • Elfrieda Borer

    The bouillon powder makes it too salty, I'll try it with low sodium next time

  • Augustine Walker

    I didn't have pimentos, so I used roasted red peppers instead. Worked great!

  • Beryl Heller

    This was so easy to make, and my family loved it! I used leftover rotisserie chicken.

  • Denis Gleichner

    Thank you for the recipe!

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