Description
Chicken a la King is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a rich sauce made from butter, cream, and chicken broth. This classic recipe is perfect served over biscuits, rice, or pasta for a hearty meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced green peppers
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced and drained pimentos
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it is fully liquefied and starting to bubble.
- Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: Add the diced onions and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook them while stirring occasionally until the onions become translucent and soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Green Peppers: Stir in the diced green peppers and cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the vegetables in the pan. Stir constantly to coat the vegetables with the flour and form a roux.
- Cook Roux: Continue stirring and cooking the flour and vegetable mixture for 4 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Add Chicken Broth: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously. Cook the mixture until it thickens into a smooth sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Heavy Cream and Seasonings: Pour in the heavy cream and reduce the heat to low. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, combining well.
- Mix in Pimentos and Chicken: Add the diced pimentos and shredded chicken to the sauce. Stir everything thoroughly and heat through until the chicken is hot and the mixture is well combined.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken a la King hot over cooked biscuits, rice, or pasta for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked and shredded before starting; rotisserie chicken works well.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Serve with biscuits, rice, or egg noodles depending on preference.
