Chicken Al a King
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, Chicken Ala King is a classic dish that transforms humble ingredients into a rich, velvety meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender shredded chicken is bathed in a luscious sauce made from a flawless blend of chicken broth, heavy cream, and a hint of paprika, with sautéed mushrooms, green bell peppers, and peas adding texture and freshness. This easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy schedules. Serve it over fluffy rice, buttery pasta, or crisp toast for a customizable, hearty meal the entire family will love. Perfect for fans of creamy chicken recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup (sliced) Mushrooms
- 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
- 1 cup (frozen or fresh) Peas
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 4 servings (optional, for serving) Rice, pasta, or toast
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms and diced green bell pepper, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the cooked chicken, peas, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the Chicken Ala King warm over rice, pasta, or toast, and garnish with additional paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.5 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.3 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 651 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 4079 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 156.7 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2123 mg | 45% | |
*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.
