Low Sodium Chicken a la King

Indulge in comfort food made heart-healthy with this Low Sodium Chicken a la King recipe! Featuring tender cubes of chicken breast, a medley of colorful bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, sweet peas, and a velvety sauce made with unsalted chicken stock and low-sodium milk, this dish is packed with flavor while staying mindful of your sodium intake. A quick and wholesome weeknight option, it comes together in just 45 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Elevate your dinner table with this easy-to-make classic that’s as delightful to eat as it is kind to your heart!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low-sodium milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the chicken breasts under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels. Cut them into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and let it melt over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped onion and both the green and red bell peppers. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until the onions are translucent.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables in the skillet, stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute to get rid of the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Gradually pour in the unsalted chicken stock while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens.

Step 7

Stir in the low-sodium milk, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the frozen peas. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the peas to heat through.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning to taste with only pepper if needed, avoiding added salts.

Step 10

Serve the Low Sodium Chicken a la King over rice, pasta, or toasted bread slices for a delicious and heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1929.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1539.0

Total Fat 60.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 457.6mg	0%
Sodium 494.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 36.3g
Protein 171.6g	0%

Vitamin D 127.2IU	0%
Calcium 475.7mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 3391.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 44.6%

Carbs: 20.2%