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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced green and red bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
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.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring it is smooth with no lumps. Stir continuously until the mixture starts to thicken.
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.
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.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
To serve, ladle the chicken a la king over warm biscuits, rice, or pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.8 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.3 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 3620 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.4 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 185.1 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2837 mg | 60% | |
*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.
