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Classic Chicken à la King
45 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
450 kcalCalories
30 gProtein
20 gCarbs
28 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

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.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • 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. 1

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and green bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux.

  3. 3

    Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.

  4. 4

    Stir in the heavy cream, diced chicken, pimientos, and peas. If using, add sherry.

  5. 5

    Cook, stirring gently, until heated through and sauce is creamy, about 5-10 minutes. Do not boil.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve hot over toasted bread or in puff pastry shells.

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