Chicken A La King Recipe - Lemon Blossoms (2024)

Chicken A La King is loaded with tender chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers and peas in a rich and creamy sauce. This hearty Chicken Ala King recipe is ready in about 30 minutes!

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Chicken A La King may sound like a fancy chicken recipe made for royals, when in fact this simple and comforting chicken recipe is very similar to a pot pie.

This easy Chicken ALa King recipe is super creamy, rich and incredibly tasty. You can serve it over pasta, rice, toasts, biscuits and my favorite, on a puff pastry shell!

There aremany versions of this chicken recipe and different stories of where the dish originated. This delicious, easy and lighter version however, is how my grandmother used to make it.

What is Chicken Ala King Made Of? (Ingredient List)

• Chicken: I use boneless-skinless chicken breast that I poach quickly however, you can use chicken thighs. Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used as well.
• Broth: Store bought or homemade chicken stock or broth.
• Vegetables: Chopped onions (brown, yellow or white), mushrooms (white button mushrooms, cremini or baby bellas), red bell peppers, frozen peas.
• Flour: I use all-purpose flour.
• Half & Half: Whole milk can be used.
• Butter: Unsalted or salted.
• Seasonings: Peppercorns and bay leaf (for poaching the chicken), dried mustard, salt and ground black pepper,

How To Make Chicken A La King

1. The first step is to poach the chicken in broth. Skip this step if you are using rotisserie chicken. You can also cook chicken breast from fresh or frozen in your instant pot. Take a look at my Instant Pot Chicken Breasts recipe. It is super easy!
2. In a skillet, melt butter and saute the vegetables.
3. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. The chicken can also be shredded.
4. When the vegetables are tender, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt the rest of the butter and add the flour. This is called a roux and the base of the sauce/gravy.
6. Ladle the poaching liquid/broth slowly, whisking constantly.
7. As you start adding the broth, you may see the sauce get a bit lumpy. It’s all good, just keep whisking. It will get smooth and silky.
8. Stir in the Half and Half.
9. Add the seasonings.
10. Return the sauteed veggies to the skillet, add the cooked chicken and frozen peas and mix to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add more broth until you reach a nice, creamy consistency.

Can Chicken A La King Be Made Ahead?

Yes, you can make this chicken recipe ahead of time. Store it in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Can This Chicken Ala King Recipe Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze Chicken ALa King for up to 2 months. I like to store it in an air-tight container or in freezer-safe resealable bags.

Is This Chicken Recipe High In Calories?

Classic Chicken A La King is made with whole milk and heavy cream. In this lighter version, the sauce is made with chicken broth or stock and finished with a little bit of Half and Half to add some richness. Whole milk can be used instead, if you prefer. It is important that you use broth and not water.

OTHER CHICKEN RECIPES:

• Chicken Stroganoff
• Baked Chicken Breast
• Baked Chicken Drumsticks
• Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms
• Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
• Chicken Tetrazzini

This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated to provide the reader with additional information. The recipe remains the same.