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Chicken a la King

Chicken a la King is similar in flavor to pot pie but a bit easier to put together. Get in your veggies with chicken and biscuits for dinner.

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When I was growing up, my grandparents would make their recipe creation we called Chicken a la Gurnham. There was a specific ingredient we needed that they stopped selling in stores around us. We had to change up the recipe, so it’s now more of a traditional Chicken a la King.

Chicken a la King has similar flavors to a chicken pot pie. The difference is in the way it’s all put together. For chicken a la king, all of the “filling” is cooked together. Then that’s scooped into a serving bowl and topped with a baked biscuit.

As always, by making a recipe at home, you can change what you want. If you don’t like some of the vegetables in my base recipe, you can switch them out for something else.

Chicken a la King Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 1 can biscuits
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/4 green pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
Ingredients for chicken a la king in white dishes on a white surface

Preparation

Prepare biscuits as directed.

Baked biscuits on a baking stone on a white surface

Saute chicken until cooked through.

Chicken pieces cooked in a skillet on a white surface

In a separate large skillet, saute celery and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender.

Vegetables sauteing in butter in a skillet on a white surface

Stir in the soup, milk, and pepper.

King sauce in a skillet on a white surface

Add the chicken and reduce the heat.

Cooked chicken in king sauce in a skillet on a white surface

Simmer uncovered for 4-6 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Serve chicken and sauce over biscuits.

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Chicken a la King Leftovers

If you have leftovers, I suggest storing the filling in a separate container from the biscuits. The filling can go in the refrigerator and will stay good for 2-3 days. The biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I like to reheat the filling on the stovetop until warm then top with a biscuit.

Recipe

Originally Published On: August 8, 2022

Chicken a la king on a white round plate with a stainless steel fork with another plate behind all on a white surface

Chicken a la King

Chicken a la King is similar in flavor to pot pie but a bit easier to put together. Get in your veggies with chicken and biscuits for dinner.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
biscuits
|
chicken
|
vegetables
Dietary Needs:
Egg-Free
|
Nut-Free
Meat:
Chicken/Turkey
Servings: 8
5 from 12 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 can biscuits
  • 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1/4 green pepper (diced)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

  • Prepare biscuits as directed
  • Saute chicken until cooked through
  • In a separate large skillet, saute celery and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender
  • Stir in the soup, milk, and pepper
  • Add the chicken and reduce the heat
  • Simmer uncovered for 4-6 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally
  • Serve chicken and sauce over biscuits
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken a la King
Amount Per Serving (1 each)
Calories 390 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 1187mg49%
Potassium 456mg13%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 353IU7%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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20 thoughts on “Chicken a la King”

  1. Oooo this is a new to me recipe. I have heard of pot pie but never really had one. I like how this one is easier to make and also how the bread isn’t really mixed in but rather on the side. I prefer my breads that way!

    Maureen

  2. 5 stars
    Wow! This dish looks absolutely delicious and yummy! The creaminess of the sauce makes it enticing and tempting! I’ll definitely make this at home!

  3. 5 stars
    This is so rich and creamy! I can not wait to try your recipe. I think this easy dinner recipe is great served over rice, pasta, toast, or even biscuits!

  4. 5 stars
    Your version is a whole lot easier to follow. This chicken dish looks really delicious and I can already hear my family saying, “yum. comfrot food!” I am saving the recipe and will try this soon!

  5. Ooo my hubby loves chicken, so this is one I must try out for him. Thank you for the easy to follow recipe x

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