Chicken A La King
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken with creamy sauce and colorful vegetables, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 8 tablespoons butter Unsalted recommended
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms or white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half Heavy cream can be used as a substitute
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 7 ounces diced pimentos, well drained
- 3 cups cooked diced or shredded chicken Leftover or rotisserie chicken recommended
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the chopped onion and diced green pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften and the mushrooms brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the minced garlic and dry mustard.
- Sprinkle in the flour while continuing to stir. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to combine. Simmer until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the half and half, frozen peas, drained pimentos, and cooked chicken.
- Continue cooking and stirring until everything is heated through. If the mixture becomes too thick, add one-quarter cup of chicken broth at a time until reaching the desired consistency.
Serving
- Serve Chicken A La King hot, over your choice of rice, pasta, or biscuits. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
To store, let cool completely and place in an airtight container. Can last 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Use leftover chicken for convenience and add vegetables like carrots or green beans for extra nutrition. Adjust sauce thickness as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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