DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Melt the butter and fry the onion, pepper and mushrooms until soft.
DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
CHICKEN · DINNER
Chicken à la King
Creamy chicken à la King with mushrooms and green pepper, ready in 35 minutes. Serves 4; great with leftover chicken.
Total time35 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
Shopping12 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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4 steps · about 35 minutes total
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Step 2
Stir in the flour and paprika and cook for a minute.
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Step 3
Slowly add the stock, then the cream, stirring until smooth and thick.
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Step 4
Add the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes until hot. Season and stir in the parsley.
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A good way to use leftover roast or rotisserie chicken.
Serve over rice, on toast or in puff pastry cases.
Add a handful of peas for colour.
Good to know
Rice is most common, but it is also good on toast, pasta or in pastry cases.
Yes. Dice it and fry it before the vegetables until cooked through.
Cream sauces can split when frozen; it is best eaten within two days.
About this recipe
Chicken à la King is a creamy, retro favourite of chicken, mushrooms and peppers in a smooth sauce. With leftover chicken it is on the table in about half an hour.
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