Description
This Chicken A La King recipe offers a deeply satisfying, creamy skillet dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare. It transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, classic comfort food perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (Swap with a GF blend for gluten-free options)
- 2 cups whole or 2% milk (Unsweetened almond milk can be used for dairy-free)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 oz jarred diced pimientos, drained
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a 10-inch skillet, sauté diced chicken over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove chicken, set aside. (For busy nights, I often use pre-cooked chicken here to save time!)
- Sauté Veggies: Melt 1 Tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms; cook until softened and golden. Stir in diced pimientos and frozen peas briefly.
- Make Roux: Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour; cook 1-2 minutes until a thick, nutty paste forms. This builds your creamy sauce base for this Chicken A La King Recipe Creamy Skillet.
- Whisk Liquids: Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer; sauce will visibly thicken and coat a spoon. (If it looks too thin, let it simmer 1-2 minutes more.)
- Combine and Simmer: Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Stir gently. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer until heated through and flavors meld into a rich Chicken A La King Recipe Creamy Skillet meal.
Notes
For quicker preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Gluten-free flour or unsweetened almond milk can be used for dietary modifications. If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer for an extra 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx 200 g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Chicken A La King, creamy skillet, easy dinner, comfort food, family-friendly, quick meal, chicken recipe, one-pan, mushrooms, peas