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Chicken A La King

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๐Ÿ— Enjoy the rich and creamy flavors of Chicken a la King, a comforting dish with tender chicken pieces in a luscious sauce.
๐Ÿฅ„ This versatile recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for serving over noodles, rice, biscuits, or pastry for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– Olive oil for searing the chicken to achieve a golden finish

– Boneless skinless chicken breast provides the tender protein base for the dish

– Salt and pepper for seasoning the chicken before cooking

– Dry white wine adds depth when deglazing the pot; can be substituted with chicken broth

– Butter helps in creating the rich roux for the sauce

– Baby bella mushrooms (or white button mushrooms) bring earthiness and texture to the mix

– Diced yellow onion adds a sweet, savory foundation to the flavors

– Minced garlic infuses a fragrant aroma into the dish

– Flour acts as a thickener for the creamy sauce

– Half and half forms the base of the luscious, creamy sauce

– Chicken broth provides moisture and enhances the savory notes

– Worcestershire sauce adds a tangy umami boost

– Hot sauce brings a subtle kick to balance the richness

– Chicken bouillon cube intensifies the chicken flavor in the broth

– Peas (frozen) add color, sweetness, and nutrients towards the end

– Drained pimentos contribute a mild, sweet peppery element

– Dried basil for well-rounded flavor profile

– Parsley for well-rounded flavor profile

– Thyme for well-rounded flavor profile

– Onion powder for well-rounded flavor profile

– Mustard powder for well-rounded flavor profile

– Ground sage for well-rounded flavor profile

– Pepper for well-rounded flavor profile

– Paprika for well-rounded flavor profile

Instructions

1-Prepare ingredients by combining liquids and seasonings first.

2-Season and sear the chicken for optimal flavor.

3-Deglaze and sautรฉ vegetables to build layers of taste.

4-Create the roux and add the sauce mixture gradually.

5-Simmer with chicken and finish with peas and pimentos.

6-Serve immediately for the best experience.

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Notes

๐Ÿท Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay for depth of flavor; substitute with chicken broth if preferred.
๐Ÿ— Leftover or rotisserie chicken can be used, but flavor may be milder.
๐ŸŒถ Replace pimentos with finely diced bell peppers for a fresh twist.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Searing, Simmering, Making Sauce
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 453
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 444 mg
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 129 mg