Real Chicken a la King

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Chicken a la King is a yummy meal that’s easy to make. You can whip it up in about 45 minutes. This tasty dish has tender chicken, veggies, and a creamy sauce that’s great over rice or noodles.

You’ll need some basic items like butter, mushrooms, onions, and chicken. The recipe also uses peas and pimentos for extra flavor and color. It’s a filling meal that’s perfect for dinner on a busy night.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty Chicken a la King:

• 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) butter
• 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 7 ounces diced pimentos, well drained
• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Remember to have these ingredients ready before you start cooking. The prep work will make your cooking process much smoother.

Don’t forget to taste and adjust the salt and pepper at the end. Everyone’s taste buds are different, so season to your liking!

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes. Toss in chopped onion and diced green pepper. Cook until veggies get soft and mushrooms turn brown.

Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add minced garlic and dry mustard. Sprinkle flour over everything while you keep stirring. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.

Slowly pour in chicken broth as you stir. Let it simmer until it gets thick. Now turn the heat to low. Add half and half, frozen peas, drained pimentos, and cooked chicken. Keep cooking and stirring until it’s all hot.

If your mixture gets too thick, add a bit more chicken broth. Start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed. Taste and add salt and pepper as you like.

Serve your yummy chicken a la king over rice, noodles, toast, biscuits, or puff pastry shells. Pick your favorite! This recipe makes enough for 6 people to enjoy.

Possible Substitutes List

You can make some easy swaps in this chicken a la king recipe. For the mushrooms, try white button or shiitake instead of cremini. Don’t have green bell pepper? Red or yellow work too.

No half and half? Use whole milk or heavy cream. Frozen peas can be replaced with canned peas or cut green beans. Out of pimentos? Try roasted red peppers.

For the chicken, rotisserie chicken is a quick option. Turkey or ham can work in a pinch. Vegetarians can use tofu or extra veggies.

If you don’t have dry mustard, use Dijon. Gluten-free? Swap the all-purpose flour for cornstarch. Low-sodium chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth or water with bouillon.

Serving options are flexible too. Try it over:
• Rice or quinoa
• Egg noodles
• Toast points
• Biscuits
• Puff pastry shells

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make this Chicken a la King recipe more diabetes-friendly, you can try these easy swaps:

Use olive oil instead of butter. This cuts down on saturated fat.

Replace half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. This adds fiber and lowers the glycemic impact.

Swap the half and half for low-fat milk. You’ll reduce calories and fat while keeping it creamy.

Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of regular rice or pasta. This lowers the carb count.

Add extra veggies like carrots or broccoli. More non-starchy veggies bulk up the meal without adding many carbs.

Use less salt and add herbs like thyme or rosemary for flavor. This helps control sodium intake.

Measure your portion size carefully. Stick to about 1 cup of the chicken mixture per serving.

These small changes can make a big difference in making the dish more blood sugar-friendly. You’ll still get to enjoy the creamy, comforting taste of Chicken a la King!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Just shred it and add it to the sauce. This makes the recipe even quicker and easier.

For extra flavor, try adding a splash of white wine or sherry when cooking the vegetables. It gives the dish a nice depth.

Don’t overcook the vegetables. You want them to still have some bite. Soggy veggies can ruin the texture of the dish.

Make it your own by swapping ingredients. Try different mushrooms or use red bell pepper instead of green. You can also add carrots or celery for more veggie goodness.

Storing is easy. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a bit of milk if needed to thin the sauce.

Freeze portions for later. It keeps well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

For a fancy touch, serve in puff pastry shells. Your guests will love it!

Remember to taste and adjust seasoning before serving. A pinch of salt can make all the difference.