"Chicken ala King is a quick and ideal family dinner recipe. It's perfect if you have leftover chicken and aren't sure what to do with it."
Chicken Ala King
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Recipe Description
Chicken Ala King is the next creamy chicken dish in the blog. My family loves this another easy dinner recipe. And I love it because it is a great leftover recipe for my no-waste idea.
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 1/2 cup frozen pea
- 1/2 cup pimento peppers
- 8 oz muschrooms
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup full fat milk
- 3 tbsp cherry liquier
- 1 onion
- 1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme leavers
- 2 butter
- Salt and black pepper
Method
Step 1
Preparing your ingredients in advance is crucial to streamlining your cooking process. This will allow you to focus on the cooking itself. For instance, chicken ala King is a quick dish because you can add .pre-cooked chicken. *Wash the mushrooms under running water so they don’t soak up the liquid unnecessarily. Cut the onion into very thin slices, as this will later affect the consistency of the sauce. The thin onion will not be noticeable, but will blend into the creamy sauce. You can cut the mushrooms into thicker slices because they will be halved.
Step 2
Melt the butter over medium heat and caramelize the onions, stirring constantly so as not to burn. When the onion is soft and golden brown, add the sliced mushrooms.
Step 3
In the meantime, while you are cutting and washing, you can prepare the chicken breasts to cook, bake in the oven, or air fry.
Step 4
When the onion and mushrooms are ready, dice the chicken and add it to the pot. Sprinkle with fresh thyme to enhance the flavor and aroma of the dish.
Step 5
When the onion and mushrooms are ready, dice the chicken and add it to the pot. Sprinkle with fresh thyme to enhance the flavor and aroma of the dish.
Step 6
In the next step, add chopped and drained Pimentos peppers.
Step 7
Pour the chicken stock over it all and simmer for about 5 minutes
Step 8
Then add the frozen peas and pour in the cherry liqueur.
Step 9
In a small pot or bowl, combine the milk and flour until smooth. If you’re unsure about the consistency, consider using a sieve to ensure no flour lumps in the dish.
Step 10
Then, pour the milk and flour into the pot with the stew and mix well with a spatula. When the dish boils, the sauce will thicken thanks to the flour, and that will be it.
Step 11
I suggest serving Chicken ala king with rice, orzo rice, bulgur, pasta, or, as it used to be most often served, warm biscuits or toast made of ciabatta or French baguette. My family and I personally prefer this dish with rice or toast.