Classic Chicken à la King
Experience the ultimate comfort food: Chicken à la king. Quick and easy to make, this versatile dish can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 4 to 6 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped pimiento
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Sauté: Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until they are tender and their liquids evaporate. Blend in the flour, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring and cooking for 2 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Gradually add the cream and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish the Dish: Add the chicken, pimiento, and parsley (if using) and heat through.
- Serve: Spoon over toast points, puff pastry shells, polenta or grits, potatoes, or rice.
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