Description
Creamy Chicken à la King is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce that appeals to the whole family.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Fats
- 3 tablespoons butter
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Liquids
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Thickener
- 3 tablespoons flour
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the chicken. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onions are translucent.
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Make the Sauce
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute to get rid of the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
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Add Cream and Chicken
Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, mixing everything together until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
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Serve
Once everything is well mixed and heated, your Creamy Chicken à la King is ready to be served! You can garnish it with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor.
- Don’t rush the cooking process for better browning.
- Adjust thickness of sauce as needed.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Experiment with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg