Chicken a la King

missravenskitchen

This warm, comforting Chicken a la King is the epitome of comfort food. It’s the perfect blend of flavors in every bite with tender chicken and sweet peas paired with a creamy sauce with mushrooms and pimiento peppers. Serve this meal over rice, noodles, or biscuits—it’s sure to be a beloved family favorite!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Chicken, Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup butter 1 stick
8 oz white mushrooms cleaned & sliced
1 small yellow onion chopped
½ cup flour
1 ¾ cup chicken stock or broth
1 ¼ cups milk
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¾ tsp ground yellow dried mustard
½ cup heavy cream
3-4 cups cooked chicken breasts chopped or shredded
1 cup frozen peas
8 oz jarred pimento peppers drained well and chopped

Instructions

In a heavy stock pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the mushrooms and onions until golden brown and soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the flour, making sure to coat the mushrooms and onions well. Cook for another minute or two. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking as you pour. Pour in the milk and stir to combine well.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard. Turn the heat down to medium heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally so the sauce thickens evenly.
Pour in the heavy cream; whisk. Add the chicken, peas, and pimentos—mix. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the peas are defrosted and the chicken is heated through.
Turn off the heat, and serve immediately with rice, egg noodles, pasta noodles, or biscuits.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can freeze this, though it's best enjoyed fresh. If you plan on freezing, then allow the dish to cool fully. Pack it in freezer Ziploc bags, removing as much air as possible. Lay flat on a baking sheet and freeze. Once fully frozen, stack as desired in your freezer and freeze for up to 1 month
Reheat:
From Frozen: Thaw overnight in the fridge. To reheat, remove the food from the Ziploc bag and place it in a saucepan on low. Stir frequently until it reaches the desired temperature. If you want to microwave it, see below.
From Fridge: Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring each time, or place into a saucepan on low, stirring frequently until it reaches the desired temperature.

Don't get too obsessed with blending the flour with the mushrooms and onions. It just needs to be well-coated. It will all work out when you add the broth and the milk.

Variations:

Sub the chicken out for tuna, diced ham, or turkey.
Use cornstarch in place of flour for a gluten-free dinner.
Use diced carrots instead of pimento peppers. Or, add in more veggies such as corn, broccoli florets, or green beans.

Drain the pimentos well. You don’t want the juice that they are packed in flavoring or coloring your dish.

If the mixture gets too thick, add 1/4 cup of chicken broth at a time until it reaches your desired thickness.

Keyword Chicken, Creamy, Mushrooms, Peas, Pimento Peppers