Crisco Chicken a La King
Elevate your weeknight dinner with the timeless elegance of Crisco Chicken à la King! This creamy, comforting recipe features tender chicken breast, vibrant bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and sweet peas, all coated in a rich, velvety sauce made with Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening for a smooth, luxurious texture. A touch of pimento adds a pop of color and flavor, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether you serve it over fluffy white rice, buttery puff pastry, or crispy toast, this quick and easy classic is ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for feeding the whole family. Ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions, this recipe brings an irresistible balance of flavor, texture, and nostalgia to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
- 2 cups Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 0.25 cup Pimento (drained and diced)
- 4 servings Cooked white rice, puff pastry, or toast (for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening and allow it to melt.
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken, dice into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
In the same skillet, add diced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the frozen peas, diced pimento, and diced chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve the Chicken à la King over your choice of cooked white rice, puff pastry, or toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 427 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4201 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 191.3 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3695 mg | 79% | |
*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.
