Description
Chicken a la King is a delightful, comforting dish that combines tender chunks of chicken in a creamy, savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small sweet onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 ounces jar diced pimentos
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and onion; sauté until softened (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour, salt, and pepper into the skillet; mix well and cook for about one minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken stock and then heavy cream until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer; let thicken for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked chicken, peas, and pimentos; mix well and simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more stock or cream as needed. This dish can easily be reheated—add a splash of cream to maintain its creamy consistency.