Easy Chicken a La King
Creamy, comforting, and irresistibly flavorful, this Easy Chicken à la King is the ultimate quick-to-make classic that feels like a gourmet meal. Featuring tender chunks of cooked chicken, vibrant diced bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and sweet peas, all enveloped in a velvety, rich sauce made with chicken broth, milk, and a touch of heavy cream, this dish delivers hearty satisfaction in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-skillet wonder comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with flaky biscuits, fluffy rice, or pasta for a versatile, crowd-pleasing meal. With a sprinkle of paprika and optional fresh parsley garnish, this nostalgic, creamy chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 servings Biscuits, rice, or pasta for serving
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced green and red bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw taste of the flour.
Step 4
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring it is smooth with no lumps. Stir continuously until the mixture starts to thicken.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and become creamy.
Step 6
Add the cooked chicken and frozen peas. Stir to combine, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the peas are tender.
Step 7
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
Step 8
To serve, ladle the chicken a la king over warm biscuits, rice, or pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2012.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2626.0 |
| Total Fat 131.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 67.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | |
| Cholesterol 698.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3619.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 154.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.3g | |
| Protein 185.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 509.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2837.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories