Indulge in this creamy Chicken à la King, featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and onions all in a luscious sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner in just 20 minutes!
213 kcal
/serving
20 mins
Serves
4
Medium
American
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 large cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped (about 250g)'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '12 baby chestnut mushrooms, halved'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 large onion, sliced'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp plain flour'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '280ml hot chicken stock'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '200ml milk'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp dry sherry'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Chopped flat-leaf parsley'}
- {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Cooked rice or pasta'}
Preparation
- Slice the mushrooms in half and the onion into thin slices.
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 mins, then set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the onion for 5-6 mins until slightly browned.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 min.
- Gradually whisk in the hot chicken stock, ensuring no lumps form.
- Once smooth, add the milk and thyme, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Incorporate the sherry, salt, and pepper, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Return the mushrooms and add the chicken, cooking for 2-3 mins until heated through.
Plating & Serving
Serve the chicken mixture over a bed of fluffy rice or pasta, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish is perfect for using leftover chicken. Adjust the seasoning to taste, and consider using rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Suggested Sides
steamed vegetables
crusty bread
Nutrition per Serving
213
Calories
25.3g
Protein
22% DV
14.2g
Carbs
5% DV
5.0g
Fat
6% DV
1.3g
Fiber
4% DV
6.5g
Sugars
321mg
Sodium
21% DV
60mg
Cholesterol
17% DV
| Health Labels | Mediterranean Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free No Oil Added |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Recipe Details
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy
Equipment
Stovetop, Frying Pan
Category
Dinner
Meal Type
Dinner
Tags
chicken, American, sauté