Creamy Chicken a la King: Your Cozy Comfort Food Fix

Savor the delicious Creamy Chicken a la King, a comforting dish combining chicken, mushrooms, peas, and peppers—perfect for any dinner!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Butter Replace with olive oil for a lighter option.
8 oz Mushrooms Use cremini or white button. Fresh yield the best results.
1 small Onion, chopped Shallots can be used for a milder taste.
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced Other bell pepper colors can be substituted.
2 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder could be used as a substitute.
0.5 teaspoon Dry Mustard Omit if unavailable, may reduce flavor.
0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour Cornstarch can be used for a gluten-free option.
2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian version.
1 cup Half and Half Use heavy cream or whole milk as alternatives.
1 cup Frozen Peas Avoid fresh as they do not retain quality well.
7 oz Diced Pimentos, well-drained Red bell pepper can be used if unavailable.
3 cups Cooked Chicken, diced or shredded Use leftover rotisserie for convenience.
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

For Serving

Steamed Rice Perfect base for serving.
Fluffy Egg Noodles Perfect base for serving.
Toasted Bread Perfect base for serving.
Puff Pastry Shells Perfect base for serving.

Equipment

Large skillet
Dutch Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken a la King

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until foamy and light golden.
Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 2–3 minutes, then stir in chopped onion and diced green bell pepper, cooking until softened.
Lower heat to medium-low, add minced garlic and dry mustard, stirring for 1 minute, then gradually sprinkle in flour while cooking for another 2 minutes.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring continuously; bring to a simmer and let thicken for about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; mix in half and half, frozen peas, diced pimentos, and cooked chicken until everything is heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve over rice, noodles, or pastry shells.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow mushrooms to brown thoroughly. Ensure pimentos are well-drained to maintain sauce consistency.

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