Best 5 Chicken Ala King Recipes

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Chicken à la King is a classic dish that combines tender chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, and a creamy sauce. It is believed to have originated in the late 1800s and has since become a popular dish in many parts of the world. This versatile dish can be served over rice, pasta, or toast, making it a great option for a quick and easy meal.

This article provides two delicious recipes for Chicken à la King: a traditional recipe and a healthier version made with Greek yogurt. Both recipes are easy to follow and use simple ingredients that can be easily found at most grocery stores.

The traditional Chicken à la King recipe uses a roux to thicken the sauce, while the healthier version uses Greek yogurt instead of cream. Both recipes are flavorful and creamy, and they are sure to please everyone at the table.

Whether you are looking for a classic comfort food dish or a healthier alternative, this article has the perfect Chicken à la King recipe for you. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT CHICKEN ALA KING



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Make and share this Crock Pot Chicken Ala King recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tcourto

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked chicken (Chopped) or 3 cups turkey (Chopped)
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 (2 ounce) jar pimiento
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup or 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
2 cups uncooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except rice) in a crock pot. Stir to mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low 6-9 hours (high 2 1/2 -3 1/2 hours).
  • Cook rice as directed.
  • Serve Chicken A La King over a mound of rice.

CHICKEN ALA KING



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With Thanksgiving around the corner, you will probably have some left over turkey, this recipe is GREAT for that left over turkey that you just cant think what to do with. As a farmers daughter, I grew up on hearty meals,and in the winter time( Good old Nebraska)we ate filling meals. We raised chickens (among many...

Provided by Elizabeth Lancaster

Categories     Turkey

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 19

GRAVY SAUCE
1/2 c butter or margarine
1 1/2 c milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 large onion *diced
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 small can of mushrooms (optional)
1 jar(s) (diced) pimientos 2 o.z.
1 1/4 c chicken broth
1 1/2 c velveeta cheese (cubed)
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 large whole chicken or ( cups of turkey) boiled and deboned
BASE ( CAN USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS)
mashed pototoes
rice
biscuits
toast or bread

Steps:

  • 1. Boil 1 large whole chicken, add 3 chicken bouillon cubes to the water. Once chicken is falling off the bones, remove from stove top and de-bone, set chicken aside.
  • 2. In a large soup pot ( I use the same pot I boiled my chicken in) Melt butter on medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • 3. Add flour, salt and pepper. 3 remaining bouillon cubes. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Turn down to a low-medium heat and stir in chicken (or turkey) and pimientos.cut up Velveeta cheese into cubes to melt faster, I let my sauce simmer for about 30-40 mins to thicken up.
  • 4. Once thickened, pour over rice,potatoes, biscuits,bread or even toast!! It's fabulous over all these different items. That way you never get board with it. I usually cook up some cornbread to go with it. Hope you love it as much as my friends and family do.

EASY CHICKEN ALA KING



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Make and share this Easy Chicken Ala King recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and pearl onions, thawed and well drained
2 tablespoons pimiento, chopped and drained
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery salt, optional
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Place in slow cooker.
  • Using a medium bowl, stir soup, flour and pepper until blended.
  • Pour over chicken but DO NOT STIR.
  • Cover and cook on Medium for 2 and 1/2 hours or on LOW for 5 to 5 and 1/2 hours or until chicken is very tender.
  • Stir in peas and onions, pimiento, paprika celery salt, if desired and cayenne pepper.
  • Cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Serve over rice or in patty shells.
  • Serve with fresh fruit.

BONNIE'S CHICKEN OR TURKEY ALA KING OVER BISCUITS



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This is an easy meal to prepare as it can be made in just a few minutes. It is total comfort food! The ingredients are probably right in your pantry! And who doesn't love a decadent chicken gravy over biscuits, topped with some delicious, tender turkey or chicken meat? This is a great solution for leftover chicken or turkey...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Turkey

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
2 1/2 c coarse chopped cooked turkey or chicken, deli chicken is fine
1 can(s) mushroom stems and pieces drained
1 Tbsp chopped pimientos
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1/8 tsp dried marjoram leaves
1 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp pepper
salt to taste
1 c cream
1 c chicken broth
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
4 tsp cooking sherry

Steps:

  • 1. Place prepared biscuits in the oven while you make the chicken mixture, or you can make your own from scratch.
  • 2. Make a roux. Melt equal parts of 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of flour, a cup of broth stir until thickened. Add chicken, heat through and turn heat to low and add the pimientos, mushrooms, parsley, marjoram and onion powder. Add the cream, can of soup and parmesan cheese. Stir gently, heat but don't boil. Add salt and pepper. Add the sherry, stir gently to combine. Split the biscuits and spoon mixture over them and serve. Enjoy!
  • 3. Cooks tip: You can add other ingredients to this, sometimes I add frozen peas I have steamed in a steamer bag. This can also be made in the microwave.

PAM'S MOM'S CHICKEN ALA KING



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This is a recipe my mom made for the restaurants she worked for. She was a cook from the time she was 16 ( only cook for a small private hospital) until she retired at 90. I have no idea how many people have enjoyed the meals she made in all those years. But I know she was happy to touch that many lives. Enjoy this recipe.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 Tbsp butter
2 to 4 c sauteed sliced mushrooms
2 to 4 c each of sauteed chopped green and red sweet peppers
SEE NOTE IN DIRECTIONS FOR OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL VEGETABLES
1 1/2 c butter
1 1/2 c flour
6 c chicken broth
4 c cream
8 to 10 c chopped cooked chicken
1 c sherry wine
salt and pepper to taste
nutmeg and cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stockpot over medium high heat, melt the 4 Tbsp butter and saute the mushrooms and peppers ( 10 to 20 minutes). When cooked and tender remove veggies and any juices to a bowl and set aside.
  • 2. Melt the 1 1/2c of butter in the stockpot and add flour. Whisk together and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or so to cook out the raw flour taste. Do not brown the roux. Whisk in chicken broth and sherry until smooth. Simmer until thickened. Remove pot from heat to make additions.
  • 3. Add cream and season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper, fresh grated nutmeg and a bit of cayenne. Add chopped cooked chicken and sauteed veggies to cream sauce and mix well. Return to heat to serving temperature (Do not boil) and serve hot over biscuits, toasted English muffins, toast points, or in puff pastry shells.
  • 4. Note: You may add other additional sauteed vegetables if desired. Suggestions include chopped celery, cubed carrots, chopped onion, and/or frozen peas. The traditional recipe includes only peppers and mushrooms.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best results, use high-quality, fresh ingredients.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken or vegetables, or they will not cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables generously to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Stir the sauce constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from burning.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
  • Serve the chicken à la king immediately over rice, noodles, or toast.

Conclusion:

Chicken à la king is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables, it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken à la king a try. You won't be disappointed!

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