Best 12 Easy A La King Recipes

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Chicken a la king is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a creamy, savory casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal. There are many different variations of chicken a la king, but the basic ingredients include chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce. This dish can be served over rice, noodles, or toast. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

EASY A LA KING BISCUIT CASSEROLE



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An A La King mixture including cubed chicken, peas, mushrooms, bell pepper and broth is poured into a casserole dish and baked with biscuits on top. Classic A La King goes casserole!

Provided by sal

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter, melted
⅛ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
1 ½ cups green peas
1 ½ cups canned mushrooms, drained
1 cup cooked, sliced carrots
½ onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (16 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, then pour in broth and let thicken, stirring. Add chicken, peas, mushrooms, carrots, onion and bell pepper. Mix together and bring to a boil.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour chicken mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place refrigerated biscuits over top and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until biscuits are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 906.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

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

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN A LA KING



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Super easy & quick version of "Chicken A La King" using ingredients you most likely have on hand. Kid friendly, too.

Provided by Parrot Head Mama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fine chopped carrot
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in microwave-safe container, with just enough water to cover. Microwave on high until done/no longer pink in the center (12-15 minutes, depending on size of breasts).
  • Dice cooked chicken and set aside.
  • In small saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onions and carrots, with parsley, until tender.
  • In separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, whisk until smooth.
  • Add to saucepan/veggie mix, along with remaining broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, add frozen peas and cooked chicken. Boil for additional 2 minutes.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or hot, buttered noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 71.9, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 22.4

EASY SKILLET CHICKEN A LA KING



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Super easy! Serve over rice or a thick slice of a crusty bread if desired. For added richness, top with a dollop of fat free sour cream. Yummy!

Provided by Jill B. Mittelstadt

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil. When hot add chicken and saute 4 to 5 minutes until about halfway cooked. Add mushrooms and continue to saute until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through (juices run clear). Stir in the milk, soup, mushrooms, pimentos, onion powder and pepper. Bring all to a boil. Cover skillet and reduce heat. Let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 600.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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

HOMEMADE CHICKEN A LA KING



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It's homemade, easy and excellent.

Provided by dcbeck46

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup chopped celery
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, divided
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 cups diced, cooked chicken breast meat
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, celery and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; mix flour and 1/2 cup of milk in a small bowl and stir mixture into skillet. Beat egg yolks into remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and pour into skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Add chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, sherry, paprika, salt and pepper. Finally, stir in peas and pimento peppers. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 93.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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



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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.

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN A LA KING



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This is a very quick & easy meal. It's a great way to use left over chicken or turkey. I serve it over buttered toast. To dress it up a bit I serve it over puff pastry.

Provided by Milwaukee Girl in t

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup canned peas
2 -2 1/2 cups chicken or 2 -2 1/2 cups turkey, cubed
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 3/4 cups milk
1/3 cup flour

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan melt butter. Add flour to make a paste.
  • Slowly add broth and milk.
  • With a wire whisk stir over medium heat until thickened.
  • Add warm peas and chicken or turkey.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve over buttered toast or puff pastry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 365.4, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.8

BEST EVER CHICKEN A LA KING



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This is the ultimate comfort food! So deliciously creamy that you'll want to make it over and over again! Serve over rice, biscuits, or toast.

Provided by aylett

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces mushrooms, reserve liquid
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup white wine
4 ounces chopped pimiento
4 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook and stir drained mushrooms and green pepper in butter 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 and thickened.
  • Stir in bouillon, milk, wster, wine and reserved mushroom liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken and pimento. Heat through.
  • Serve over rice, biscuits or toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 166.7, Sodium 1492.8, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 36.6

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.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN A LA KING



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We raise fryers to feed our family for months. And this is one of our favorite ways to prepare chicken. It's a traditional dish that's sure to please.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Warm biscuits

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and sage; stir in milk and broth until smooth. Gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; Add peas and chicken. , Simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • If using frozen vegetables, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Use a high-quality white wine for the sauce.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Use a combination of Parmesan and cheddar cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Serve the chicken à la king over rice, pasta, or toast.

Conclusion:

Chicken à la king is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken à la king that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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