Savory Classic Chicken a la King for Cozy Nights In
A comforting dish of savory chicken, creamy sauce, and vegetables, perfect for cozy nights in.
Equipment
- large saucepan
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ½ cup Salted butter helps create a rich base for the velvety sauce
- 8 ounces White or cremini mushrooms add an earthy flavor
- ½ cup All-purpose flour thickens the sauce
- 2 cups Chicken broth infuses savory depth
- 1 ½ cups Milk balances richness
- 2 large Egg yolks lend silky smoothness
- ⅓ cup Heavy cream enriches the sauce
For the Veggies
- 1 cup Frozen peas offers a pop of sweetness
- 1 8-ounce jar Diced pimientos provide a hint of sweetness
For the Chicken
- 4 cups Shredded cooked chicken great for using leftovers
Instructions
Cooking Directions
- Melt ½ cup salted butter over medium-high heat until bubbly.
- Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in ½ cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 ½ cups milk while stirring continuously.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer for about 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and ⅓ cup heavy cream.
- Slowly whisk in about ½ cup of the hot sauce from the pan into the egg mixture.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, whisking gently.
- Stir in 1 cup frozen peas, 1 (8 ounce) jar diced pimientos, and 4 cups shredded cooked chicken.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot over rice, pasta, or biscuits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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