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Chicken à la King

Chicken à la king is creamy, dreamy, and ready in 30 minutes—perfect for transforming leftover chicken or turkey into a rich and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper red or green
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimento optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Cooked rice egg noodles, or toast points, for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt ½ cup butter until foaming.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until a light paste forms.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and continue cooking for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in chopped chicken, peas, and pimento. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
  8. Spoon over rice, egg noodles, or toast points for a classic comfort-food experience.
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