Best 8 A La King Sauce Recipes

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"A la king" is a classic creamy sauce with poultry, seafood, or vegetables that is served over toast, rice, or noodles. This versatile sauce is thought to have originated in France and was brought to America in the late 19th century. It quickly became a popular dish in restaurants and homes alike, and today it remains a beloved comfort food. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elegant dish for a special occasion, there's sure to be an "a la king" recipe that fits the bill.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN à LA KING



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Chicken à la King has an unclear origin, but some very clear requirements and this recipe meets them all, including: chicken (of course), creamy sauce, pimientos and cooked vegetables. What you might not expect from this recipe is that it's actually a lighter meal, boasting extra veggies and coming in under 400 calories per serving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (3 ounces)
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
3 cups hot cooked rice or 12 slices toasted baguette

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and pimientos; cook until hot. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 660 mg

CHICKEN A LA KING I



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Easy and elegant chicken dish. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Green pepper and red pimientos make this a pretty dish to serve at Christmas or anytime. Serve over cooked rice, toast, or noodles. Can be made ahead and reheated.

Provided by Colleen B. Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained, liquid reserved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 ½ cups milk
1 ¼ cups hot water
4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
4 ounces chopped pimento

Steps:

  • Cook and stir drained mushrooms and green pepper in butter or margarine over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in instant bouillon, milk, water, and reserved mushroom liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken and pimiento. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN A LA KING



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Toss poached chicken breasts with a savory mushroom sauce for Food Network Kitchen's Chicken a La King recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large shallots, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 3/4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
6 sprigs plus 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
4 cups 1-inch cubed poached chicken, recipe follows
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
Serving suggestions: Buttered noodles, toast points, biscuits, or crepes
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds chicken breasts halves, on the bone and fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of the butter, and saute the shallots until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Whisk in the sherry and broth and bring to a boil while stirring. Add the parsley and thyme sprigs, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the mushrooms until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain the sauce into mushrooms and season with the salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Whisk in the creme fraiche.
  • Add the minced parsley, chicken, and chives to the sauce, and bring to a simmer. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately over noodles, toast points, split baking powder biscuits or wrapped in crepes.
  • Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and cut the meat into cubes. Discard the bones and skin.
  • Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

COMFORTING CHICKEN A LA KING



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I've been making this thick and creamy Chicken a la King recipe for over 30 years. It's a wonderful way to create a quick lunch or dinner with leftover chicken. -Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 individually frozen biscuits
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons diced pimientos

Steps:

  • Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add chicken and pimientos; heat through. Serve with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SAUCE A LA KING



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For Chicken a la King, of course! Or over whatever strikes your fancy as it is a very versitile sauce.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup light cream
1/4 cup green pepper, Finely chopped
2 pimientos, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, Sliced
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons dry sherry

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, melt the butter. Add the green pepper, pimientos and mushrooms. Saute until soft.
  • Stir in the flour and the seasonings. Blend.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk and light cream.
  • Stirring occasionally, cook the mixture for 10 minutes, or until it has thickened.
  • Without stirring, turn heat down and cook gently for 10 minutes longer.
  • Whisk the egg yolks and sherry together. Add a bit of the hot sauce mix to the egg mix and whisk.
  • Add this mixture gradually to the sauce.
  • Serve hot over chicken breasts or jazz up some leftovers with this sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 156, Sodium 464.5, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7.1

Á LA KING SAUCE



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Make and share this Á La King Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
1/4 green bell pepper, cored seeded and cut in short thin strips
1/4 lb mushroom, thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups milk
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add green and red pepper strips and sauté gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms; sauté over low heat until the peppers are soft. Add the flour, salt and pepper, then blend. Warm milk and pour into saucepan all at once, using a whisk to produce a smooth sauce.
  • Bring sauce to a boil. Stir a little of the hot sauce into the egg yolk. Add sherry, if desired.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 147.2, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 7.3

EASY A LA KING



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I had leftover baked chicken and put this together with ingredients I had on hand. It is so versatile and turned out so well, that it is now a regular dinner item.

Provided by Anita B.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked, diced chicken meat
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
⅔ cup water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 (4.5 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
1 dash hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken, milk, soup, water, spinach or broccoli, mushrooms, hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve over cooked egg noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 996.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

CHICKEN A LA KING



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I copied this out of a magazine years ago while traveling with my husband, who was in the army. This is also delicious served over biscuits.-Polly Hurst, Flemingsburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
Toast points

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and salt until smooth. Add the broth and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, mushrooms and pimientos; heat through. Serve with toast points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Mushrooms: Use high-quality mushrooms with a rich flavor, such as cremini or shiitake mushrooms.
  • Sauté the Mushrooms Properly: Cook the mushrooms over medium-high heat until they are browned and have released their liquid.
  • Use Unsalted Butter: This allows you to control the amount of salt in the sauce.
  • Don't Overcook the Sauce: The sauce should be cooked until it has thickened slightly, but not too long or it will become too thick and gloopy.
  • Season to Taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve Immediately: A la king sauce is best served immediately, while it is still hot and creamy.

Conclusion:

A la king sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor and richness to chicken, fish, or vegetables. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, a la king sauce is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.

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