Description
Chicken a la King is a comforting and creamy dish made with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich sauce. It’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for weeknights, easily served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 1/4 cup pimento, drained and chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in salt, pepper, peas, cooked chicken, and pimento (if using).
- Cook until peas are tender and chicken is heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or egg noodles.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can substitute half-and-half for the milk.
- Add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots if desired.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before cubing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken a la King, creamy chicken, comfort food, weeknight meal, chicken recipe, fast chicken