If you’re looking for a comforting meal that’s also healthy, this chicken a la king recipe is the perfect combination of healthy and hearty. This recipe is also a great option if you’re trying to avoid gluten or dairy, but still want to make something delicious.
This comforting chicken a la king recipe is one of the most popular recipes in our collection. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. We’ve adapted it from an old-fashioned favorite that used to be served in restaurants back in the day. You’ll love how simple this dish is to prepare. It’s also incredibly versatile and can easily be tweaked to accommodate your personal preferences.
Chicken A La King
Chicken a la King is cooked from scratch and is rich and creamy. This simple meal recipe goes excellent with rice, pasta, bread, or biscuits!
Ingredients
- 3 ½ lbs. Dry ergg noodles
- 1 gal Chicken broth
- 2 qt Chopped celery
- 1 ½ cup Chopped onions
- 2 tbsp Salt
- gal tbsp Ground black pepper
- 2 qt Warm milk
- 1 ½ qt Chicken broth
- 1 ½ qt Flour
- 9 lbs. Diced cooked chicken
- 1 ½ cup Chopped green peppers (optional)
- gal cup Pimento
Instructions
- Boil egg noodles in water and salt till tender.
- Place broth, celery, onions, salt and pepper in a steam jacketed kettle or stockpot; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat; simmer 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Stir milk into cooked vegetables and broth.
- Blend flour and broth together to make a smooth slurry. Add slurry to vegetables, broth, and milk mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir chicken, peppers, and pimientos gently into thickened sauce. Cover, reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. CCP: Internal temperature must reach 165 F. or higher for 15 seconds.
- Server over egg noodles .