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4.59 from 12 votes

Classic Chicken a la King

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!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 379kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1/3 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
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Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Chicken a la King is served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 38.8% | Vitamin C: 53% | Calcium: 10.6% | Iron: 11.4%