Quick Easy Chicken a La King
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick and Easy Chicken a La King—a timeless classic made simple! Featuring tender cooked chicken, a velvety cream sauce infused with savory garlic undertones, and vibrant pops of peas and pimientos, this family-friendly dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Sautéed mushrooms provide an earthy depth, while the luscious combination of chicken broth and heavy cream creates a sauce that's irresistibly rich. Serve it over fluffy white rice, flaky puff pastry shells, or even buttery toast for a versatile, comforting meal that feels like a culinary hug. Perfect for busy evenings, this one-pan recipe is a must-try for fans of creamy chicken dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cups Chicken breast, cooked and chopped
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Diced pimientos, drained
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 4 servings Cooked white rice or puff pastry shells
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the raw taste out of the flour.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let it simmer for another 3 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
6. Add the cooked chicken, frozen peas, and diced pimientos to the skillet. Stir everything well and cook for 5 more minutes until heated through.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve the Chicken a La King over cooked white rice, puff pastry shells, or toast for a delicious and comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 987 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 69.9 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1009 mg | 21% | |
*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.
