Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Chicken a la King, a creamy dish bursting with sautéed mushrooms, vibrant peas, and tender chicken. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that pair beautifully with rice, egg noodles, or warm biscuits. With its quick preparation and rich flavor profile, this dish will become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 ¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- ¾ cup peas (frozen)
- 4 oz. drained pimentos
- salt/pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon EACH: dried basil, parsley, thyme, onion powder, mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add mushrooms and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir to combine. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and chicken broth until smooth. Stir in peas, pimentos, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and fold into the sauce mixture before serving over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg