Description

This Chicken à la King is a creamy comfort classic perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy family meal. Loaded with tender chicken, wide egg noodles, mushrooms, carrots, peas, and smothered in a rich, herb-infused white sauce, it’s hearty, satisfying, and easy to prepare. Whether you’re looking for healthy comfort food ideas, quick dinner recipes, or classic dinner ideas, this dish hits the mark for taste and simplicity.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

8 oz wide egg noodles, cooked and drained

1 cup frozen green peas

2 carrots, peeled and diced

1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup whole milk or heavy cream

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned and carrots are just tender, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

2. Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle flour over the butter and whisk constantly to create a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly golden.

3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add the milk or cream and stir until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.

4. Fold in the cooked chicken and peas. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, letting all the flavors come together.

5. Add the cooked noodles into the skillet and gently toss until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed with more broth or milk.

Notes

Sauté mushrooms until all their moisture is gone for the deepest flavor.

Use slightly undercooked noodles so they soak up the sauce without turning mushy.

If your sauce thickens too much, just add a splash of warm broth or milk to bring it back.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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