Save A classic, creamy chicken dish with mushrooms, peppers, and peas, served warm over crisp buttered toast. Comforting and full of flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual brunch.
When I first made Chicken à la King for my family, I was amazed by how quickly everyone gathered at the table. It's become our go-to dish for chilly evenings, and we love experimenting with different sides.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (about 300 g)
- Mushrooms: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Red bell pepper: 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- Frozen peas: 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- Onion: 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Unsalted butter: 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour: 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Whole milk: 2 cups whole milk
- Chicken broth: 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt: 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Paprika: 1/4 tsp paprika
- Dried thyme: 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Bread: 4 slices hearty white or whole wheat bread
- Butter (for toasting): 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley (optional): 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Saute vegetables:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter. Add onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Saute for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Make the roux:
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- Add liquids:
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth, stirring until smooth and thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Simmer filling:
- Add diced chicken, peas, heavy cream, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Toast bread:
- Meanwhile, toast bread slices and spread each with a little butter.
- Plate and serve:
- To serve, place toast on each plate and spoon chicken à la king generously over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Save Sharing Chicken à la King with my loved ones reminds me of Sunday afternoons spent laughing around the table and telling stories as we enjoy a comforting meal together.
Required Tools
Large skillet, whisk, knife and cutting board, toaster or oven, measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (bread, flour), Milk (butter, milk, cream), Possible Egg (if bread contains egg), Chicken
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 420, Total Fat: 20 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 28 g
Save This creamy classic always brightens our evenings – ready in no time and memorable on every plate.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I use leftover rotisserie chicken?
Yes, rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this dish and saves time on preparation.
- → What bread is best for serving?
Hearty white or whole wheat bread are excellent choices. Toast them well for a crisp base.
- → Is it possible to substitute vegetables?
Absolutely. Try adding asparagus, spinach, or carrots for different flavors and textures.
- → How do I make the sauce extra rich?
Replace some milk with additional heavy cream, or add a splash of white wine for depth.
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
The sauce and chicken mixture can be prepared in advance. Reheat gently before serving over toast.
- → What other serving options work well?
The creamy chicken is great over puff pastry shells, rice, or flaky biscuits as alternate bases.