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Chicken à la King

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This creamy, comforting chicken à la king comes together in one pan in just 35 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights and cozy weekends alike. Packed with tender chicken, hearty veggies, and a luxuriously rich sauce, it’s a true classic made easy.

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (diced into 1" pieces)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 4 ounces sliced pimentos, drained
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. Add it to the pan and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes or until a dark golden brown crust forms on the outside and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Without wiping out the pan, add butter and let it melt. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and flour, and cook for another minute or so, stirring frequently.
  5. Add a few splashes of broth to deglaze the pan, scraping all the yummy bits off the bottom. Stir in the remaining chicken broth. Add heavy cream along with a few large pinches of salt and pepper.
  6. Add cooked chicken, frozen veggies, and pimentos. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the frozen veggies are warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve with egg noodles, rice, or biscuits. Enjoy!
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Notes

  • Dice the chicken into uniform-sized pieces so it cooks evenly.

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing chicken—it needs space to brown, not steam.

  • Add more broth if you prefer a thinner sauce, or let it simmer longer to thicken further.

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/chicken-a-la-king/