Who says you can’t eat like a king right in your own home? This chicken a la king recipe always makes me feel like royalty. It’s filled with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and sweet pimentos and peas tossed in a rich and creamy sauce. This dish is incredibly easy to make and takes just 30 minutes from start to finish in one pan. I love it over rice!
Chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce– there’s a whole lot to love about this quick and easy chicken a la king recipe! I love whipping up this delicious creamy chicken dish on busy weeknights. It’s so rich and comforting!
What’s in This Chicken a la King Recipe?
- Butter: I prefer using unsalted butter to keep the sodium level at a minimum.
- Shallot: Adds a sweet and earthy flavor. If you don’t have a shallot, you can use half of a yellow onion.
- Mushrooms: Crimini or white button mushrooms both work well to add umami flavor and texture to the dish.
- Garlic: Enhances the savory flavor of the dish. Use fresh, not pre-minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is used to thicken the creamy sauce.
- Chicken Broth: Adds depth and umami flavor to the sauce.
- Half-and-Half: Makes the sauce rich and creamy. You can use heavy cream instead if you’d like, but your sauce will be noticeably thicker!
- Peas: Frozen peas work like a charm to add a pop of color and sweetness.
- Pimentos: Also known as cherry peppers, they add a sweet and mildly peppery flavor to the dish. Make sure to drain them well before chopping and tossing them into the mix.
- Chicken: The key ingredient here is shredded chicken, so if you have leftover chicken breasts, strips, or rotisserie chicken, you can use it to make another delicious feast.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover chicken a la king in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time it stops, until warmed all the way through.
Notes and Tips
- If you have a hard time finding pimentos, you can also use roasted red peppers. The flavors will change slightly but will still be delicious!
- I have found that the cream mixes in better at room temperature than if added cold straight from the fridge. Make sure to add it slowly and stir continuously so it mixes in evenly.
Top Reader Review
“This recipe was so simple and so delicious. I just added half a cup of Parmesan cheese at the end. The flavour of this dish is outstanding and thank you so much for the recipe. We just loved it.” -Julie
Chicken a la King Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ⅓ cup pimentos drained and chopped
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add in the shallot and mushrooms, and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add in the garlic, salt, pepper, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 shallot, 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir until all the flour is coated with the butter.½ cup all-purpose flour
- Whisk in the chicken broth and half and half. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat and let it cook for 5 minutes until thickened.2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup half-and-half
- Stir in the frozen peas, pimentos, and chicken. Simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes.1 cup frozen peas, ⅓ cup pimentos, 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Serve over pasta or rice, if desired.
This recipe was so simple and so delicious. I just added half a cup of Parmesan cheese at the end. The flavour of this dish is outstanding and thank you so much for the recipe. We just loved it.
Love it!