Chicken a La King
Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes, Casseroles & Chicken
Recipe Source: Mr Food
Chicken a La King is a creamy, savory dish consisting of cooked chicken, mushrooms, and peppers in a rich sauce made with butter, flour, and cream. It is typically served over rice, pasta, or puff pastry shells.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chunked cooked chicken (about 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
Directions:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; saute mushrooms 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Add soup, milk, salt, pepper, and chicken; mix well and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until hot.
- Stir in peas and pimientos and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Serve over pasta or buttermilk biscuits