Description
Chicken ala King is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken with a creamy, savory sauce and colorful vegetables. This dish not only warms your heart but also brings everyone together around the dinner table. Whether you’re enjoying it on a rainy day or serving it at a family gathering, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas and bell peppers)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir for about 1 minute.
- Create sauce: Gradually whisk in chicken broth followed by heavy cream. Stir continuously until sauce thickens, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate vegetables: Add mixed vegetables, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Serve: Spoon over rice or pasta and enjoy hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg