Creamy Chicken a la King
Creamy Chicken a la King is a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken with a luscious, velvety sauce. This classic dish features vibrant vegetables and rich flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or egg noodles to soak up the creamy goodness. In just a few simple steps, you can create a meal that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and bell peppers to the same skillet; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes). Stir in mushrooms and garlic; cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir to combine. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg