Classic Chicken à la King
Traditional dish · American
A rich and creamy classic dish featuring tender chicken and vegetables in a velvety sauce, traditionally served over toast or pastry.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast, cooked and diced2 cups
- Butter4 tablespoons
- Mushrooms, sliced1 cup
- Green bell pepper, diced1/2 cup
- Pimientos, diced1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour1/4 cup
- Chicken broth1.5 cups
- Heavy cream1 cup
- Peas, frozen or fresh1/2 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Sherry (optional)2 tablespoons
- Toasted bread or puff pastry shellsfor serving
Steps
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and green bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- 3
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.
- 4
Stir in the heavy cream, diced chicken, pimientos, and peas. If using, add sherry.
- 5
Cook, stirring gently, until heated through and sauce is creamy, about 5-10 minutes. Do not boil.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot over toasted bread or in puff pastry shells.
