Chicken a la King

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Chicken a la King is an easy 30 minute dinner recipe full of comforting flavor. It's a creamy chicken gravy with veggies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 457kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
1 small red pepper diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms 4 ounces
¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth or chicken stock
1 cup whole milk or half and half or heavy cream
1 chicken bouillon cube
Dash nutmeg
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup frozen peas
¼ cup diced pimentos
3 sprigs fresh thyme for garnishing

Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry, trim off any fat and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest. Dice into bite-sized pieces once slightly cooled. 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–6 minutes, until soft. Scrape up any browned bits for extra flavor. 3 tablespoons salted butter, 1 small yellow onion, 1 small red pepper, 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Stir in the chicken bouillon cube, nutmeg and garlic powder. Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking until smooth and thickened (about 2-3 minutes). 1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup whole milk, 1 chicken bouillon cube, Dash nutmeg, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Stir in the cooked chicken, peas, and pimentos. Simmer for another 4-5 minutes until everything is warmed through and the sauce is velvety. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, plus any optional seasonings. Garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme. ½ cup frozen peas, ¼ cup diced pimentos, 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Ladle over biscuits, toast, pasta, egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the gravy. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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