Description
This Classic Chicken a la King is a rich and creamy comfort dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal. Tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and vibrant peas and pimientos are enveloped in a velvety sauce, making it a delightful topping for rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced pimientos, drained
- 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup salted butter over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Make the Roux: Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour is fully incorporated and there are no visible specks.
- Add Broth and Milk: Gradually pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups milk while stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Temper the Egg Yolks: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and 1/3 cup heavy cream. Slowly whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot sauce from the pan into the egg mixture to temper the eggs (this prevents curdling).
- Add Egg Mixture to Sauce: Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to thicken the sauce further.
- Add Peas, Pimientos, and Chicken: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup diced pimientos, and 4 cups cooked chicken. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and the chicken is warmed. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
Notes
- Chicken a la King is traditionally served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.
- For a richer sauce, use whole milk or heavy cream instead of milk.
- You can use other vegetables like diced carrots or green beans.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
