Description
Comfort meets elegance in this classic Chicken a la King, a creamy American dish that whisks diners to nostalgic family dinners. Luxurious tender chicken nestled in a silky sauce promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 4-ounce jar diced pimentos, drained
Vegetables:
- 1 medium green bell pepper, small diced
- 1 small sweet onion, small diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Base and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium heat, gently melting butter until it becomes golden and fragrant.
- Introduce diced green bell peppers and onions, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence, stirring periodically for approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate finely chopped garlic, letting it dance in the pan for a brief 30-second interval to unlock its robust flavor.
- Sprinkle flour, salt, and black pepper into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously for one minute to ensure smooth integration.
- Slowly pour chicken stock while whisking vigorously, preventing any potential lumps from forming. Repeat the technique with heavy cream, creating a silky, uniform sauce.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes, watching as it transforms and thickens, stirring occasionally to maintain consistent texture.
- Fold in tender diced chicken, vibrant frozen peas, and bright pimentos, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
- Continue simmering for an additional 3 minutes, guaranteeing all components are thoroughly heated and flavors are harmoniously blended.
- Present the dish immediately alongside crisp toast or pillowy biscuits, ready to delight eager diners.
Notes
- Swap green bell peppers with roasted red peppers for a deeper, sweeter flavor profile that adds complexity to the dish.
- Using leftover rotisserie chicken can save time and introduce more robust meat texture compared to freshly cooked chicken.
- Create a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce overall calorie content without sacrificing creaminess.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or alternative gluten-free flour blend, whisking carefully to maintain smooth sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg