Yasss, bringing back the retro royalty — Chicken à la King is creamy, cozy, and seriously underrated. Think tender chicken, colorful peppers, mushrooms, and a rich cream sauce poured over puff pastry, toast, rice, or even pasta. It’s old-school elegance meets comfort food 👑✨
🍽️ Chicken à la King Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red/green)
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1¾ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
- Optional: peas, pimentos, or parsley for color
Instructions:
- Sauté Veggies: In a large skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Cook until tender, about 4–5 mins.
- Make the Roux: Stir in flour to form a paste. Cook for 1–2 mins to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Add Liquid: Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring until thick and creamy.
- Add Chicken & Season: Stir in the cooked chicken. Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Optional: toss in peas or chopped pimentos.
- Serve: Spoon over toast, puff pastry shells, noodles, or rice. Sprinkle with parsley if you’re feeling fancy.
🥄 Serving Ideas:
- Over puff pastry for a classic Kingly touch
- With mashed potatoes for comfort food royalty
- Inside vol-au-vent cups for brunch vibes
- Over biscuits if you’re going Southern with it
💬 Caption Ideas:
- “Creamy, dreamy, and kinda classy 👑 #ChickenALaKing”
- “When leftovers level UP 💅🍽️”
- “Old-school elegance. 2025 taste.”
- “It’s giving… brunch at grandma’s but gourmet”
Want to spin this into a fun retro-style reel? Or a carousel like “From Leftovers to Royalty”? I got you!
