Classic Chicken à la King
Comforting chicken à la king is quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights. It’s also a great way to use rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- 4 to 6 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste as needed
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- ¼ cup chopped pimiento
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish if desired
- Toast points, puff pastry shells, rice, potatoes, polenta, or grits (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
- Large sauté pan
Instructions
- 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.5 tbsp butter | 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots | 4 to 6 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms | 1/3 cup all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp pepper
- Gradually add the chicken broth and cream, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.1 1/2 cups chicken broth | 1 cup heavy cream
- Add the chicken, pimiento, and parsley, and heat through. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.3 cups diced cooked chicken | 1/4 cup chopped pimiento | 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Spoon over toast points, puff pastry shells, rice, potatoes, polenta, or grits, and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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