Chicken A La King Recipe

Name: Chicken A La King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.75 C chicken broth; 1.5 Lbs Bonelsss Skinless Chicken Breasts; 5 TB Butter, divided; 1/2 each red, yello, orange peppers chopped in . small dice; 1.25 TP salt, divided; 1/2 TP black pepper, divided; 1/2 C Minced Onion; 2 TB Flour; 1.25 C Heavy Cream; 1/4 Lb White Button Mushrooms Quartered; 3 Large Egg Yolks; 1 TB Lemon Juice; 2 TB Dry Sherry; 1/2 Tp Sweet Paprika; 6.Slices of Bread Toasted; 1/4 C Chopped Parsley

Servings: persons

1.75 C chicken broth
1.5 Lbs Bonelsss Skinless Chicken Breasts
5 TB Butter, divided
1/2 each red, yello, orange peppers chopped in . small dice
1.25 TP salt, divided
1/2 TP black pepper, divided
1/2 C Minced Onion
2 TB Flour
1.25 C Heavy Cream
1/4 Lb White Button Mushrooms Quartered
3 Large Egg Yolks
1 TB Lemon Juice
2 TB Dry Sherry
1/2 Tp Sweet Paprika
6.Slices of Bread Toasted
1/4 C Chopped Parsley

1
Fry Chicken in pan with butter til brown and cooked thru. Add Broth to frying pan with the chicken and heat through with the broth. Remove the chicken.
2
Heat 2 TB butter in separate large heavy pot until the foams subsides Cook the peppers, stirring until soft but not brown 6-8 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl and season with 1/4 TP of salt and pepper.
3
Add onion and remaining butter ti pot Add flour, 1 Tp salt 1/4 Tp pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes on low heat. Whisk in cream and 3/4 C of the reserved broth. Add mushrooms and simmer until the mushrooms are tender about 5 Mins. Bring sauce slowly to a simmer. Whick egg yolks in a separate small bowl and add lemon juice, sherry and paprika. Whisk 1/2 C of the mushroom sauce to the eggs and stir to warm eggs. Pour egg mixture back into the pot. Cook over low heat, (do not simmer or sauce will curdle) about 2 minutes
4
Slice chicken crosswise. Add the chicken and the peppers to the sauce and heat through. Serve or toast points and top with parsley

1972

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.75 C chicken broth, 1.5 Lbs Bonelsss Skinless Chicken Breasts, 5 TB Butter, divided, 1/2 each red, yello, orange peppers chopped in . small dice, and more.

Yes, Chicken A La King falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken A La King

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Variations & substitutions

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