Description
A classic, comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup pimento, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 4 large puff pastry shells or toast points for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in half-and-half or milk. Heat through but do not boil.
- Fold in the cooked chicken, peas, pimento, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat until the mixture is warmed through.
- Serve the chicken mixture hot over prepared puff pastry shells or toast points.
Notes
- You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- For a richer flavor, substitute heavy cream for half-and-half.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without pastry)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: creamy chicken, chicken a la king, comfort food, chicken casserole, puff pastry, creamy sauce