Chicken a la King

Total comfort food - this homemade Chicken a la King starts with an easy chicken gravy that is served over biscuits. This easy weeknight dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes!

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT20M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

5 stars (8 reviews)

Keywords

chicken a la king, chicken a la king recipe

Ingredients

8 large biscuits* (baked)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups milk
12 oz cooked shredded chicken ((can also use cubed))
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1 (2 oz) jar diced pimientos, drained
salt and pepper

Cuisine

American

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and browned. Remove to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
Return the skillet to the stove and place over medium-low heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the flour and stir, cooking for about 1 minute. Slowly add the broth and the milk, whisking constantly. Continue to cook until the mixture boils and thickens. Once thickened, stir in the chicken, peas, mushrooms and pimientos. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until thoroughly heated.
To serve, split the biscuits in half and place on serving plates. Spoon the hot chicken mixture over the biscuits.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 /8 of recipe
Calories: 374 kcal
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Sodium: 882 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g

Reviews

Linda Jett on 2025-07-12 (5 stars):
This was easy to make and so delicious. I used 12 oz can evaporated canned milk. Swisheda small amount of water to rinse can and added to mixture. Very creamy. Used frozen peas and carrots. I’ll be making this again!!
Christy on 2023-12-02 (5 stars):
Love this recipe! I remember as a kid eating chicken a la king frozen in a boil bag on very rate ocxasions becaise my Mom was a cooknfrom scratch lady and I always loved it. So not only is this recipe delish it brings back cherished childhood memories.
Diane on 2023-10-29 (5 stars):
Loved this recipe! Can you freeze leftovers?
Jack on 2023-08-09 (5 stars):
One of my favorite dishes, and this recipe does it right. The pimentos don't do it for me, so I add Hot Banana peppers and a bit of the juice from the jar (if you've ever had a Philly Cheessteak with long hots - that's what I'm talking about!)
Jay Ribs on 2023-04-26 (5 stars):
Hadn't had, or even thought about this dish in years until seeing it on a show I like and figured I could try and cook it myself. This recipe was killer! I added carrots instead of mushrooms and sautéed a small yellow onion and it came out incredible over some pastry shells.
Annette Kreamer on 2023-01-20 (5 stars):
I want your Recipe please that look so Good.
vivian on 2021-11-02 (5 stars):
This was a really delicious way to use up some extra cooked chicken. My daughter doesn't like mushrooms, so I left those out. I did add some diced onion and some carrots that I cooked in the olive oil. I also added about a teaspoon of thyme. Served over yogurt biscuits and my daughter and husband both really liked it. Thanks for a great recipe!
Denise on 2020-07-09 (5 stars):
This was soo easy. I didn't have mushrooms so i used frozen mixed Vegetables and about a half cup of frozen spinach. I also added minced garlic and poultry seasoning to the chicken while cooking it. My husband said whenever I open my restaurant (family joke) it HAS to be a weekly special 👍