Creamy Chicken À La King

Chicken À La King may be a throwback to 1950s housewives, but it’s undeniably delicious comfort food.

With tender chicken, creamy sauce, and plenty of veggies, it’s a hearty dish perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or biscuits!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (button or crimini)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup chopped drained pimientos
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken

Instructions

Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).

Step 2: Add flour and stir until the flour is fully absorbed.

Step 3: Pour in chicken broth and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring until thickened.

Step 4: For a richer sauce: whisk egg yolks and heavy cream in a small bowl.

Slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot mixture to the egg mixture while whisking, then pour this back into the saucepan, stirring constantly.

Cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 5: Stir in frozen peas, pimientos, and chicken. Cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6: Serve hot over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits, and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I freeze Chicken À La King?

Yes, you can freeze Chicken À La King, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.

If freezing, allow it to cool first and store in freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month.

2. What can I serve Chicken à la King on?

Commonly served over pasta, rice, toast, or biscuits, but it’s also great on its own as a hearty dish.

3. Can I replace the chicken with tuna?

Yes, you can replace the chicken with 4 cups of tuna for a seafood variation, often referred to as Tuna à la King.

4. How can I reduce the calories in this recipe?

To reduce calories, omit the egg yolks and heavy cream. This will create a lighter version of the dish.

5. How do I make the sauce thicker?

If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook the flour and butter mixture (roux) longer or add a bit more flour.

Creamy Chicken À La King

Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and plenty of veggies, this is a hearty dish perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or biscuits!

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Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms button or crimini
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup pimientos drained, chopped
• 4 cups cooked chicken chopped

Instructions

 

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
• Add flour and stir until the flour is fully absorbed.
• Pour in chicken broth and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring until thickened.

For a richer sauce:

• Whisk egg yolks and heavy cream in a small bowl.

  Slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot mixture to the egg mixture while whisking, then pour this back into the saucepan, stirring constantly.

  Cook for 2 more minutes.
• Stir in frozen peas, pimientos, and chicken. Cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
• Serve hot over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits, and enjoy!