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Chicken à la King

Published on August 04, 2026
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Chicken à la King
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Tender chicken in a sherry cream sauce with mushrooms and peas

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar diced or sliced pimento peppers
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more for serving
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth (scant 2 cups)
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 cup frozen peas (do not thaw)
  • Biscuits, steamed rice, or cooked egg noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. 5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk, and 2 tablespoons dry sherry. Scrape any brown bits on the bottom of the pan and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Add the pimento peppers and 1 cup frozen peas. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed. Serve over biscuits, steamed rice, or egg noodles, garnished with more black pepper.Recipe NotesStorage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 04, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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