Easy Chicken Ala King
Creamy, comforting, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Easy Chicken Ala King is a weeknight dinner hero that comes together in just 45 minutes! Tender bites of chicken breast are coated in a silky homemade cream sauce enriched with butter, milk, and a touch of heavy cream. A colorful medley of red and green bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and sweet peas adds a fresh, hearty dimension, while the sauce thickens beautifully with a simple roux. Serve this versatile dish over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or crisp toasted bread for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfectly seasoned and family-friendly, this one-skillet recipe is a quick and delicious way to elevate your dinner game. Keywords: Chicken Ala King, easy chicken recipes, creamy chicken dinner, one-skillet meals, chicken cream sauce recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 4 servings cooked rice, pasta, or toast (for serving)
Instructions
Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken pieces and cook until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Then add the milk and heavy cream, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir to combine and let everything heat through for 3-5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the Chicken Ala King over rice, pasta, or toasted bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.6 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.9 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 686 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 4271 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 168.7 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3316 mg | 71% | |
*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.
