Let me just say, nothing screams comfort like Chicken a la King, especially when it slowly simmers to perfection while you’re ticking things off your busy to-do list.
A classic dish that’s been around since the early 1900s, Chicken a la King has that nostalgic vibe of family dinners at your grandparents’ house, but with the ease of modern-day slow cookers, it’s a breeze to make! It’s creamy, it’s hearty, and let me tell you, it will make your house smell like love. If you’re looking to impress with minimal effort or just longing for that cozy hug-in-a-bowl, you’ve got to try my Slow Cooker Chicken a la King. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd without breaking a sweat!
Now, I love to ladle this over some fluffy white rice or mashed potatoes, but you could totally get creative here. Think egg noodles, or, if you’re looking to keep it light, a bed of steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice works wonders too! And hey, why not toss in a side of bright, buttery peas or a crisp green salad to get those greens in? Balance, am I right?
“Queen of the Slow Cooker” Chicken a la King
Servings: Serves 6 to 8 hungry folks
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– 1 small onion, diced
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– 1 small onion, diced
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Directions:
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