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simple chicken a la king

Simple Chicken a la King

Simple Chicken a la King is made with bites of roasted chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and peas in a delicious, creamy sauce and served over rice, a biscuit, or a piece of toast. It is savory comfort food perfect for a rainy, cold night!
2 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course chicken dinner, dinner, easy dinner, family dinner
Cuisine American, southern, southern food

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup roughy chopped mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tbsp tarragon
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add butter to a Dutch oven or heavy pot. When it has melted, add the mushrooms, chopped carrots, and minced garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Add 1/2 cup of flour to the vegetables and stir until all vegetables are coated.
  • Add the milk, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the chopped cooked chicken, frozen peas, tarragon, salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook until mixture is like a thick soup. Serve over white rice, a biscuit, or a piece of toast.
Keyword 30 minute meals, chicken a al king, chicken recipes, comfort food, easy dinner, family dinner, simple recipes, southern food
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