Total comfort food – this homemade Chicken a la King starts with an easy chicken gravy that is served over biscuits. This easy weeknight dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes!
I started making this chicken a la king recipe back when my husband and I first got married. And to this day, anytime I say that I am making it for dinner, he gets happy. He just loves this recipe!
This is a great weeknight dinner idea – you can have it on the table in 30 minutes. And it’s perfect for when the weather starts cooling down, as it is a great comfort food dinner. But really, I make this one year round!
See how to make this Chicken a la King here:
What is Chicken a la King
Also known as King-Style Chicken, Chicken a la King usually consists of cooked, diced chicken in a cream sauce (or a chicken gravy) that is often served over bread, pasta or noodles. The sauce most often has mushrooms and vegetables. This dish is also known for using pimientos. Its beginnings are unclear (there are several different stories of who first made it), but the first mentions were in the 1880s to 1890s. It became a popular dish in the mid to late 20th century.
I have always had Chicken a la King with biscuits instead of toast, and that is still what I prefer today.
How to make homemade chicken gravy for Chicken a la King
Making the sauce for the chicken a la king – or the chicken gravy – is actually really easy. You will start with a roux – a mixture of butter and flour. This will help the sauce to thicken. To the roux, you add chicken broth and milk. The original chicken a la king was known for using cream, but in this recipe, milk works just fine. This mixture gets cooked together until it starts to thicken. Once thickened, add in cooked mushrooms, cooked chicken, peas and pimientos. Season with salt and pepper, then let the mixture simmer to heat all the way through before serving.
This homemade Chicken a la King isn’t anything fancy or special, but it’s easy and delicious. Which is really more important to me! Most of the time, I am in a time crunch when I make this recipe, so I usually opt for the store bought refrigerated biscuits that I can just get out of the can and bake. But if you have the time, I’m sure homemade biscuits are even more delicious!
I also love that this meal can stand on its own – there are veggies, protein and carbs in it, so I never feel like I have to serve it with a side dish! Winning!
Like what you see here? Make sure you are following Taste and Tell for more great recipes and ideas!!
Facebook ** Pinterest ** Twitter ** Instagram ** Google+
or you can subscribe to my newsletter
More easy chicken dinner recipes
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
Easy Chicken Divan Recipe
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
White Chicken Enchiladas
Looking for more free recipes?
Subscribe to my free recipe newsletter to get new family friendly recipes in your inbox each week! Find me sharing more family-friendly inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram.
Chicken á la King
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Description
Total comfort food – this homemade Chicken a la King starts with an easy chicken gravy that is served over biscuits. This easy weeknight dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) can refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits (or make homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 12 oz cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 1 (2 oz) jar diced pimientos, drained
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bake the biscuits according to the directions on the can.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and browned. Remove to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
- Return the skillet to the stove and place over medium-low heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the flour and stir, cooking for about 1 minute. Slowly add the broth and the milk, whisking constantly. Continue to cook until the mixture boils and thickens. Once thickened, stir in the chicken, peas, mushrooms and pimientos. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until thoroughly heated.
- To serve, split the biscuits in half and place on serving plates. Spoon the hot chicken mixture over the biscuits.
Recipe Notes:
adapted from Pillsbury 30 Minute Meals
Nutrition
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 882 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
SHOP THIS POST!
Denise says
This was soo easy. I didn’t have mushrooms so i used frozen mixed Vegetables and about a half cup of frozen spinach. I also added minced garlic and poultry seasoning to the chicken while cooking it.
My husband said whenever I open my restaurant (family joke) it HAS to be a weekly special 👍
★★★★★
adr says
Basic Comfort Food