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Pioneer Woman Chicken a la King Recipe

Pioneer Woman Chicken a la King Recipe

Love creamy chicken comfort? This Pioneer Woman Chicken a la King Recipe is cozy perfection. Learn How to Make Chicken a la King with simple steps at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine American Comfort
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie works)
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp pimentos drained (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley choppedButtery biscuits or cooked rice
  • Extra parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep the Veggies

  • Slice mushrooms thin. Dice both bell peppers small. Chop onion fine. Pat chicken dry and shred. This chop makes even cooking. Sets up creamy How to Make Chicken a la King base.

Sauté the Vegetables

  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, peppers, mushrooms. Cook 5-7 minutes until soft and golden. Stir often. Veggies release juices for flavor foundation.

Make the Roux

  • Sprinkle flour over veggies. Stir 2 minutes till bubbly. No lumps! This thickens sauce later. Cook out raw flour taste. Key step in our Chicken a la King Recipe.

Add Liquids Slowly

  • Pour in milk and broth gradually. Whisk smooth. Bring to gentle simmer. Sauce thickens in 4-5 minutes. Creamy dream starts forming. Patience here avoids lumps every time.

Stir in Cream and Seasonings

  • Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder. Simmer 3 minutes more. Taste and adjust. Sauce coats spoon nicely now. Rich velvet texture perfect for chicken.

Add Chicken and Pimentos

  • Fold in shredded chicken and pimentos. Heat through 2-3 minutes. Don't boil. Chicken absorbs flavors. Warm and cozy filling ready for serving soon.

Finish with Parsley

  • Stir in fresh parsley last minute. Bright green flecks add pop. Turn off heat. Let sit 2 minutes. Flavors meld beautifully. Plating time arrives!

Serve Hot

  • Spoon over split biscuits or rice. Garnish parsley. Steam rises invitingly. Family gathers quick. Pioneer Woman Chicken a la King magic on table. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for speed; shred warm.
  • Fresh mushrooms beat canned for texture.
  • No cream? Half-and-half works fine.
  • Spice up: Add dash cayenne for kick.
  • Turkey swap: Use Thanksgiving leftovers.
  • Gluten-free: Cornstarch slurry instead flour.
  • Veggie version: Mushrooms, peas, carrots only.
  • Thicker sauce? Extra tbsp flour in roux.
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