Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King Recipe is a creamy and comforting recipe, which is made with cooked chicken and mushrooms. It’s the perfect 30-minute meal, ready in about 30 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King Recipe Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 (4.5 oz) can mushrooms, drained (reserve liquid if desired for more flavor)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 ¼ cups hot water
• 1 ½ tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 4 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
• 4 oz jar chopped pimentos, drained

How To Make Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King Recipe

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the drained mushrooms and chopped green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the pepper is tender.
2. Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour, salt, and pepper over the vegetables. Stir constantly and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly. This step cooks out the raw flour taste.
3. Create the Cream Sauce: Gradually whisk in the milk and hot water. Continue to stir or whisk constantly until the sauce is smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook until it has thickened.
4. Finish the Dish: Stir in the chicken bouillon powder until it dissolves. Add the chopped cooked chicken and drained pimentos. Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes to heat everything through.
5. Serve: Serve the Chicken Ala King warm over hot rice, egg noodles, toast points, or fluffy biscuits.

Recipe Tips

• How can I make the sauce extra rich? For an even richer and creamier sauce, you can substitute heavy cream for some or all of the milk.
• How do I prevent a lumpy sauce? The key is to add the liquids (milk and water) gradually while whisking constantly. This allows the flour to incorporate smoothly without forming lumps.
• Can I use fresh mushrooms? Yes, absolutely. Sauté about 8 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms in the butter until they are golden brown before adding the green pepper.
• What’s the best chicken to use? This recipe is perfect for using up leftover cooked chicken. A store-bought rotisserie chicken is also a fantastic time-saver. You’ll need about 3-4 cups of chopped chicken.

What To Serve With Chicken Ala King

This creamy dish is traditionally served over a starchy base to soak up the delicious sauce.

• Fluffy white rice
• Wide egg noodles
• Buttery toast points or puff pastry shells
• Split biscuits

How To Store Chicken Ala King

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: You can freeze Chicken Ala King for up to 3 months. The cream sauce may separate slightly upon reheating, but it will still be delicious. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stovetop.

Chicken Ala King Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 325 kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Sodium: 800mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King Recipe

Recipe by MarryCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

7

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

325

kcal

A classic, creamy comfort food dish with tender chicken and vegetables in a rich sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter

• 1 (4.5 oz) can mushrooms, drained

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• 1 ½ cups milk

• 1 ¼ cups hot water

• 1 ½ tsp chicken bouillon powder

• 4 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped

• 4 oz chopped pimentos, drained

Directions

• In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms and green pepper for 5 minutes until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute until bubbly.
• Gradually whisk in milk and hot water until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened.
• Stir in chicken bouillon powder, then add the cooked chicken and pimentos.
• Heat through for a few minutes and serve immediately.

Notes

• Flavor Boost: Add a splash of white wine or sherry to the vegetables before adding the flour for extra depth.
• Richer Sauce: For an even creamier result, use heavy cream instead of milk.
• Serving Options: This dish is traditionally served over rice, egg noodles, toast points, or biscuits.
• Easy Meal: Using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken makes this a fantastic and quick weeknight dinner.