Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Chicken à la King Casserole, a timeless classic that combines the richness of chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, enveloped in a golden brown crust. This versatile dish can be personalized to your taste with our three variations: the classic recipe for traditionalists, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a slow-cooker variation for effortless preparation. Each recipe offers a unique twist while maintaining the essence of this comforting casserole. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
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CHICKEN à LA KING
Though its name may sound regal on first read, Chicken à la King is as creamy and comforting as it comes. This hearty classic is practically a crustless chicken pot pie. Some might even call it a chicken gravy.While it's a delight served over anything from toast to noodles, we Southerners prefer it over a warm, homemade biscuit. Pile it on top of a Buttermilk Biscuit, and you're sure to see empty plates from even the pickiest of little eaters at the dinner table. One bite will have the whole family shouting, "Long live Chicken a la King!"Here, we call for deli-roasted chicken, but this is a great recipe to prepare if you have leftover cooked chicken or turkey-just substitute it in. You can also use a quick skillet chicken or boiled chicken. But for a weeknight cook in a time crunch, there's nothing like a recipe that calls for rotisserie chicken to save the day.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove centers of pastry shells to create a cavity. Set shell tops aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add bell pepper and next 3 ingredients, and sauté until bell pepper is tender. Stir in flour. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in chicken broth and half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in chicken and roasted red bell pepper; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
- Spoon filling into pastry shells. Garnish and replace tops, if desired.
CHICKEN A LA KING CASSEROLE WITH NOODLES
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the oven to 375 F. Lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Put about 2 to 2 1/2 quarts of water in a large saucepan with 2 teaspoons of salt. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Add the noodles and reduce the heat to medium. Boil the noodles following the package directions.
- Drain well and transfer them to a large bowl. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan, combine the celery with the condensed soup and evaporated milk or light cream; simmer over low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the pimientos, diced cooked chicken, and cheese. Continue cooking, stirring, until the cheese has melted.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir until well combined.
- Spoon the chicken and noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds, if using.
- Combine the fresh breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Stir with a fork until the crumbs are well coated with butter.
- Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the casserole.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the breadcrumb topping is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 989 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 24 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN à LA KING
Chicken à la King has an unclear origin, but some very clear requirements and this recipe meets them all, including: chicken (of course), creamy sauce, pimientos and cooked vegetables. What you might not expect from this recipe is that it's actually a lighter meal, boasting extra veggies and coming in under 400 calories per serving.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
- Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and pimientos; cook until hot. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 660 mg
KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
From what I hear, it's impossible to go to any sort of potluck in Texas and not see one of these.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Combine onion-pepper mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder together in a large bowl and stir until sauce is well-combined.
- Spread a few tablespoons of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 the chicken over the sauce. Spread about half the sauce over the chicken and top with 1/3 the cheese. Spread a layer of tortillas over the cheese. Spread remaining 1/2 the chicken over the tortillas, and top with almost all of the remaining sauce, reserving 1/2 cup sauce. Top with 1/3 the cheese, remaining tortillas, the reserved 1/2 cup sauce, and remaining 1/3 cheese.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Broil the casserole until top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 890.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHICKEN A LA KING I
Easy and elegant chicken dish. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Green pepper and red pimientos make this a pretty dish to serve at Christmas or anytime. Serve over cooked rice, toast, or noodles. Can be made ahead and reheated.
Provided by Colleen B. Smith
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir drained mushrooms and green pepper in butter or margarine over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
- Stir in instant bouillon, milk, water, and reserved mushroom liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken and pimiento. Heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CHICKEN A LA KING CASSEROLE
Make and share this Chicken a la King casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim19068
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to direction.
- Meanwhile in a large saucepan,combine soup and milk.
- Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- Add the chicken,celery,pimientos.
- Drain noodles,add to chicken mixture and mix well.
- transfer to a shallow 2qt dish coated with non stick cooking spray.
- Cover and bake at 400 for 20 minutes.
- Toss bread crumbs and butter,sprinkle over the top.
- Sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated though and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 667.9, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 11.5
CASSEROLE CHICKEN A LA KING
from the Better Homes and Gardens Casserole Cook Book 1967..7th printing...my daughters loved this meal growing up...i think it's why they love peas now...my oldest requested it from me recently...so this is for her. I love this because it's comfort food and quick to make...i started to use frozen peas and carrots mix & canned chicken for speed since i was a single mom...working long hours...but if i did roast chicken with veggies on sunday i could make this on monday after work quick too
Provided by pigtailone
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter; blend in flour. Gradually add broth. Cook and stir till thick. Add chicken, vegtables, and salt; heat to boiling. Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole.
- Make Biscut Snippets: With scissors, snip refrigerated biscuts into quarters; arrange in ring, rounded side down, atop HOT chicken.
- Bake casserole at 425 degrees 8 to 10 minutes or until biscuts are done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 1113.6, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 21.2
COMFORTING CHICKEN A LA KING
I've been making this thick and creamy Chicken a la King recipe for over 30 years. It's a wonderful way to create a quick lunch or dinner with leftover chicken. -Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add chicken and pimientos; heat through. Serve with biscuits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- If you don't have sherry, you can use dry white wine or chicken broth.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of spice.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Chicken à la King is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, Chicken à la King is a dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, give Chicken à la King a try.
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