Chicken La King
Creamy, comforting, and packed with vibrant flavors, Chicken à la King is a classic dish that effortlessly impresses. This hearty recipe combines tender shredded chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and colorful bell peppers in a silky, rich sauce of chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream, seasoned with a touch of paprika and garlic powder for depth. Frozen peas add a pop of sweetness, while fresh parsley finishes it off with a burst of freshness. Perfectly versatile, it’s served over puff pastry shells, biscuits, rice, or pasta for a customizable experience that fits any occasion. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pan wonder is an elegant yet easy option for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful Chicken à la King recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 servings puff pastry shells, biscuits, rice, or pasta (for serving)
Instructions
In a large sauté pan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, and diced red bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow to thicken slightly.
Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Add the shredded or cubed cooked chicken, frozen peas, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir everything together and let cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
If serving over puff pastry shells or biscuits, bake them according to package instructions. Alternatively, cook rice or pasta as per package directions.
Spoon the Chicken à la King mixture over your base of choice and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.5 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.9 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1002 mg | 334% | |
| Sodium | 5082 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 268.7 g | 537% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 4083 mg | 87% | |
*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.
