Chicken à la King is a classic dish known for its creamy texture and rich flavors. This beloved recipe typically features tender pieces of chicken, colorful bell peppers, and mushrooms in a savory cream sauce, often served over toast, rice, or puff pastry. The combination of tender chicken and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious sauce, makes this dish a comforting and elegant choice for a hearty meal. Whether served for a family dinner or a special occasion, mastering the art of preparing Chicken à la King brings a touch of culinary sophistication to any kitchen.
How to make chicken a la king cooked
Chicken à la King is a classic dish that typically consists of diced chicken, bell peppers, and mushrooms cooked in a creamy sauce. It's often seasoned with various herbs and spices. This mixture is then commonly served over toast points, rice, pasta, or puff pastry. The creamy sauce is usually made with a combination of butter, flour, chicken broth, and heavy cream. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that's been a favorite in many households and restaurants for decades due to its creamy, savory taste and versatility in serving options.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice, toast points, or puff pastry for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until they're slightly tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for about a minute to remove the raw taste of the flour.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer, allowing the mixture to thicken.
- Stir in the heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken in the sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is heated through and the flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the Chicken à la King over cooked rice, toast points, or puff pastry.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
One important thing to note when making Chicken à la King is to avoid overcooking the chicken. It's crucial to cook the chicken just until it's no longer pink and remove it from the skillet. Overcooked chicken can become dry and tough, so adding it back into the creamy sauce just to heat through helps retain its tenderness and juiciness, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 70g
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