Classic Chicken a la King

4.85 from 205 votes

Chicken a la King is quick, easy, and loaded with comfort. Our velvety sauce is made from scratch and can be served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken a la King

Servings: servings

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter
8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced pimientos drained
4 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded

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Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup salted butter over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour is fully incorporated and there are no visible specks. Gradually pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups milk while stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and 1/3 cup heavy cream. Slowly whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot sauce from the pan into the egg mixture to temper the eggs (this prevents curdling). Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to thicken the sauce further.
Stir in 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup diced pimientos, and 4 cups cooked chickenContinue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and the chicken is warmed. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits.

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Notes

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

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