Best Chicken A La King Microwave Recipes

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN A LA KING

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Super easy & quick version of "Chicken A La King" using ingredients you most likely have on hand. Kid friendly, too.

Provided by Parrot Head Mama

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fine chopped carrot
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash pepper

Steps:

Place chicken in microwave-safe container, with just enough water to cover. Microwave on high until done/no longer pink in the center (12-15 minutes, depending on size of breasts).
Dice cooked chicken and set aside.
In small saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onions and carrots, with parsley, until tender.
In separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, whisk until smooth.
Add to saucepan/veggie mix, along with remaining broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, add frozen peas and cooked chicken. Boil for additional 2 minutes.
Serve over mashed potatoes or hot, buttered noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 71.9, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 22.4

CHICKEN A LA KING I

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Easy and elegant chicken dish. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Green pepper and red pimientos make this a pretty dish to serve at Christmas or anytime. Serve over cooked rice, toast, or noodles. Can be made ahead and reheated.

Provided by Colleen B. Smith

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained, liquid reserved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 ½ cups milk
1 ¼ cups hot water
4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
4 ounces chopped pimento

Steps:

Cook and stir drained mushrooms and green pepper in butter or margarine over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
Stir in instant bouillon, milk, water, and reserved mushroom liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken and pimiento. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g