How to Whip Up the Perfect Chicken à la King in 7 Simple Steps!
This delicious and creamy Chicken à la King is the ultimate comfort food made from scratch. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy family meals.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers red and yellow mixed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 stick butter 1/2 cup
- 1 lb button mushrooms sliced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups milk whole milk preferred
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
- 1 cup cooked rice for serving
Spices
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken and add bell peppers, peas, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until they start to soften.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in milk and chicken stock until smooth.
- Stir in soy sauce and spices, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, then serve over cooked rice.
Notes
If you don't have soy sauce, use Worcestershire sauce instead for a tangy twist. Adjust spices to taste.