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 shallots, finely chopped
- 4 to 6 ounces mushrooms, fresh sliced
- 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 cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup pimiento, chopped
- 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.
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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