Description
Chicken Ala King is a popular recipe that involves chunks of chicken in a rich creamy sauce with mushrooms, peppers, and sometimes other vegetables. It originated in the United States and has been a comfort food staple in many households, made famous by Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimentos, drained
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Sauté the bell pepper and mushrooms in butter until soft.
- Make the Roux: Stir in flour and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add Liquids: Slowly incorporate chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, peas, pimentos, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning and serve hot.