Description
Indulge in the comfort of a classic chicken a la king, a creamy and hearty dish perfect for a satisfying dinner. Tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich sauce come together to create a delicious meal that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken a la King:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Create roux: Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Make the sauce: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Add the diced chicken, peas, salt, pepper, paprika, and sherry if using. Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Serve hot over your choice of base and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute leftover turkey for the chicken.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
