How to Make Chicken a la King: 7 Tips for a Perfect Creamy Classic
This classic Chicken a la King recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Serve it over toast, rice, or pasta for an elegant and satisfying dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Chicken Breast Cooked and shredded
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cup Diced Bell Peppers A mix of red and green
- 0.5 cup Sliced Mushrooms
- 0.25 cup Peas Frozen or fresh
- 0.25 cup Diced Pimentos Drained
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Stir in heavy cream, bell peppers, mushrooms, peas, and pimentos. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken and heat through. Serve hot over toast, rice, or pasta.
Notes
Feel free to add a splash of sherry or white wine for extra flavor. You can also substitute the vegetables with your favorites.