Chicken à la King is a classic dish that originated in the United States, known for its creamy sauce and typically served over rice, pasta, or bread. Here’s a typical preparation and key ingredients:
- Chicken: The dish features tender pieces of chicken, usually breast meat, that are sautéed until cooked through.
- Creamy Sauce: The sauce is made creamy with a base of butter, flour, and milk or cream. Sometimes, chicken broth or white wine is used as well. This mixture is cooked until thickened and seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes paprika or other herbs for added flavor.
- Vegetables: Common vegetables include bell peppers (often green and red), mushrooms, and peas. These are sautéed along with the chicken and then incorporated into the creamy sauce.
- Serving: Chicken à la King is typically served hot over a bed of rice, pasta (such as egg noodles), or occasionally toast points or biscuits. It’s often garnished with parsley for color and added freshness.
- Variations: There are variations of Chicken à la King that include different vegetables or additional ingredients like sherry for a richer flavor, but the core components remain the creamy sauce and chicken.
Chicken à la King gained popularity in the United States in the early 20th century and has remained a classic comfort food since then. It’s known for its creamy texture, savory chicken, and the versatility to be served with various starches.
For a ketogenic version, we’ll adjust the ingredients to be low in carbs while maintaining the delicious flavors.
Here’s a Keto-friendly Chicken Ala King recipe:
Keto Chicken Ala King Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
Make the Sauce:
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Combine and Simmer:
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and chicken is heated through.
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your Keto Chicken Ala King hot, optionally served over cauliflower rice or with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Information per serving:
- Calories: Approximately 380 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: 6g
Tips:
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by simmering longer for a thicker consistency.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite low-carb vegetables or herbs.
This Keto Chicken Ala King is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying meal while sticking to your Keto diet goals.
