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Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King

Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King

Erin Table for Seven
Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King is a creamy, flavorful, and simple to prepare comfort dinner that the entire family will adore! Dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 578 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 8 ounces (225g) mushrooms
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (500ml) low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cups (350ml) whole milk
  • 3 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup pimentos

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a big, high-sided skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and mushrooms, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, if using, and cook until tender (5 minutes).
    Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King
  • Sprinkle the flour, and heat it for one minute while stirring with a spoon. Turn the heat down to low.
    Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King
  • Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking until the mixture is smooth. Then add the milk and continue whisking until you have a nice, creamy sauce. Allow the mixture to thicken for a few minutes.
    Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King
  • Add the chicken, the peas, and the pimentos. Add a splash of water and whisk again if the sauce is too thick.
    Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King
  • Serve over spaghetti, rice, or biscuits after removing from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
    Pioneer Woman Chicken Ala King

Notes

  • Use a Deep Skillet: There is nothing worse than beginning a recipe, only to discover that the ingredients won’t fit in the pan! I suggest using your largest, deepest skillet to prepare your Pioneer Woman chicken Ala King recipe. If you do not already have a suitable pan, I recommend this Cuisinart sauté pan for cooking similar recipes.
  • Garlic Powder is Optional: It is acceptable if you do not have any or do not wish to contribute any. Even without garlic, the flavor is still fairly delicious.
  • Make it without Mushrooms: It’s okay if you exclude the mushrooms from this Pioneer Woman chicken Ala King recipe if you’re not a fan of mushrooms. You may add additional vegetables, while it is not required.
  • Add More Veggies: Simply rewarming the frozen peas is all that is required to prepare them for this recipe. You may do the same with other frozen vegetables, such as maize, carrots, and french-cut green beans. Try using frozen mixed vegetables to obtain a small amount of each type.
  • Make it with Tuna: Although I haven’t tried it myself, many people create Chicken Ala King with tuna fish, which is a very inexpensive method to prepare a hearty meal. It will have a flavor similar to Tuna Casserole. Add approximately 4 cups of drained tuna to the sauce. Using tuna of higher quality will be optimal.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 917mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2451IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 4mg
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