Description
Chicken à la King is a creamy, savory comfort dish made with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich homemade sauce. It’s quick to make, great for leftovers, and perfect over biscuits, toast, rice, or noodles.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Stir constantly to form a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Add the cream and continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Add the cooked chicken and peas. Stir and let simmer for 3–5 minutes to heat through.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with parsley if using. Serve hot over biscuits, toast, rice, or noodles.
Notes
Use warm broth to keep the sauce smooth and help it thicken faster.
Don’t overcook the chicken—just heat it through gently.
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: chicken, comfort food, creamy, one pan