Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken à la King, a nostalgic dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this quick recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add onions, garlic, bell peppers, and mushrooms; sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3 minutes before adding heavy cream to create a rich sauce.
- Stir in frozen peas and heat through for an additional minute. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir in gradually.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg