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Chicken a la King

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked peas
  • 1/2 cup cooked carrots diced
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
To Serve
  • 4 toasted bread slices or cooked rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Chop the bell peppers, onion, and slice the mushrooms evenly.
  3. Prepare the vegetables by cooking peas and carrots until tender, then drain.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly to make a roux; cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the diced chicken, peas, carrots, salt, pepper, and paprika to the sauce; stir to combine and heat through for 3-4 minutes.
Finishing
  1. Serve the Chicken a la King hot over toasted bread slices or cooked rice for a classic presentation.