Description
Chicken a la King is a creamy comfort food dish made with diced chicken, vegetables, and a rich sauce, served over rice or egg noodles.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked rice or egg noodles
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken mixture over cooked rice or egg noodles. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy milk alternative.
- Add a splash of white wine during step 3 for extra flavor, or include other vegetables like carrots or celery for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg