Best 10 Chicken à La King Recipes

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Chicken La King is a classic American dish that dates back to the early 20th century. It is typically made with chicken, mushrooms, green bell peppers, and a creamy sauce. The dish is often served over rice, noodles, or toast. This article provides three different recipes for Chicken La King, each with its own unique flavor and ingredients. The first recipe is a classic Chicken La King recipe that uses a roux-based sauce. The second recipe is a lightened-up version that uses Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. The third recipe is a spicy Chicken La King recipe that uses chipotle peppers and chili powder. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC CHICKEN A LA KING



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Classic Chicken a la King is rich and creamy and made from scratch. This easy dinner recipe is great served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits!

Provided by Rachel (The Stay At Home Chef)

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup salted butter
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup heavy creamy
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup chopped drained pimientos
4 cups chopped cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add in mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in flour and stir until there are no more specks of flour left. Pour in chicken broth and milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • For a richer sauce: in a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks with heavy cream. Working quickly, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously. Immediately pour this mixture back into the saucepan, whisking the entire time. Cook 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in frozen peas, drained pimientos, and cooked chicken and let heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 488 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN à LA KING



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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

1/2 cup butter
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (3 ounces)
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
3 cups hot cooked rice or 12 slices toasted baguette

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

CHICKEN à LA KING



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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

1 (10-oz.) package frozen pastry shells, baked
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
2 cups coarsely chopped deli-roasted chicken
1/3 cup chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley

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



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Toss poached chicken breasts with a savory mushroom sauce for Food Network Kitchen's Chicken a La King recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large shallots, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 3/4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
6 sprigs plus 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
4 cups 1-inch cubed poached chicken, recipe follows
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
Serving suggestions: Buttered noodles, toast points, biscuits, or crepes
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds chicken breasts halves, on the bone and fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of the butter, and saute the shallots until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Whisk in the sherry and broth and bring to a boil while stirring. Add the parsley and thyme sprigs, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain the sauce into mushrooms and season with the salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Whisk in the creme fraiche.
  • Add the minced parsley, chicken, and chives to the sauce, and bring to a simmer. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately over noodles, toast points, split baking powder biscuits or wrapped in crepes.
  • Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and cut the meat into cubes. Discard the bones and skin.
  • Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

CHICKEN A LA KING



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An easy Chicken a la King sauce that comes together fast on the stovetop! Rich, creamy and loaded with a hearty mix of tender chicken, mushrooms, peas, celery, and peppers.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 red bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
1/2 yellow onion (finely diced)
2 ribs celery (finely diced)
1 (8-ounce) package sliced button mushrooms, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons Kosher salt, separated
1 teaspoon black pepper, separated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups diced or cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large skillet (with a fitted lid) or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. As soon as the butter has melted, add the diced bell pepper, onion, celery, mushrooms, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly coated in the butter. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook for about 6 minutes -- just until everything has softened.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth one big splash at a time, stirring until completely mixed and smooth after each addition.
  • Once all of the broth has been incorporated, stir in 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir the peas and the cream, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes more, then stir in the chicken.
  • Serve over biscuits, rice, or pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 1276 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SKILLET CHICKEN A LA KING



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Super easy! Serve over rice or a thick slice of a crusty bread if desired. For added richness, top with a dollop of fat free sour cream. Yummy!

Provided by Jill B. Mittelstadt

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil. When hot add chicken and saute 4 to 5 minutes until about halfway cooked. Add mushrooms and continue to saute until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through (juices run clear). Stir in the milk, soup, mushrooms, pimentos, onion powder and pepper. Bring all to a boil. Cover skillet and reduce heat. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 600.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

COMFORTING CHICKEN A LA KING



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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

4 individually frozen biscuits
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons diced pimientos

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.

CHICKEN A LA KING



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I copied this out of a magazine years ago while traveling with my husband, who was in the army. This is also delicious served over biscuits.-Polly Hurst, Flemingsburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
Toast points

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and salt until smooth. Add the broth and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, mushrooms and pimientos; heat through. Serve with toast points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN A LA KING



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We raise fryers to feed our family for months. And this is one of our favorite ways to prepare chicken. It's a traditional dish that's sure to please.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Warm biscuits

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and sage; stir in milk and broth until smooth. Gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; Add peas and chicken. , Simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN A LA KING



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Chicken à la King is one of my favorite classic comfort foods. This recipe is easy to adapt--you can make it thicker or thinner by changing the amount of roux and having a little extra stock on hand. Usually I make this with leftovers from a large roasted chicken. Serve over pasta, toast, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ pound sliced mushrooms
2 large shallots, minced
1 cup diced sweet bell peppers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry sherry
3 ½ cups chicken stock or broth
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
⅓ cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
4 cups cubed roasted chicken
Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and salt. Saute until mushrooms release their moisture. Continue cooking until moisture evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add shallots; cook and stir just until shallots soften, 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour to coat the mushrooms; cook until flour begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes, to form roux. Add peppers; cook and stir about 1 minute. Pour in sherry wine; allow to sizzle about 30 seconds. Stir in stock. Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. When it starts to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Add nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir in thyme, parsley, cream, and chicken. Reduce heat to low and cook until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Check seasonings and adjust as needed. Top each serving with some chopped fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 832.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs, as well as a good quality white wine.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chicken a la king. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Some good choices include mushrooms, celery, carrots, and peas.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Chicken a la king is a versatile dish that can be flavored in a variety of ways. Try adding different herbs, spices, or sauces to find a combination that you enjoy.
  • Serve chicken a la king over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken a 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 flavorful vegetables, it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken a la king a try.

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