How to Whip Up Chicken a la King: 7 Simple Steps for a Comforting Meal
A classic comfort food dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect served over toast, rice, or puff pastry.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Butter Unsalted
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Diced bell peppers A mix of red and green
- 0.5 cup Sliced mushrooms White or cremini
- 0.25 cup Diced pimentos Drained
- 2 tbsp Dry Sherry Optional
- 1 tsp Salt Or to taste
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper Or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in pimentos, sherry (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot over toast, rice, or puff pastry.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.