Description
Classic Chicken a la King is a comforting dish that wraps you in warmth, featuring a creamy sauce with tender chicken, mushrooms, and peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (use low-sodium for a lighter option)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk enhances richness)
- 2 large egg yolks (temper with the sauce)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 1 8 ounce jar diced pimientos (drained well)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: 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 until softened.
- Whisk in Flour: Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Broth and Milk: Gradually pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups milk while stirring. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Temper the Eggs: 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.
- Combine the Mixture: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix in the Goodness: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas, 1 (8 ounce jar) diced pimientos, and 4 cups shredded cooked chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Chicken King