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Chicken à la King

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This chicken à la king is creamy, comforting, and elegant. Tender chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables are simmered in a silky sauce and served in flaky vol-au-vent puff pastry shells for a dish that’s both hearty and refined.

Ingredients

  • 2 puff pastry sheets, store-bought and slightly thawed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon half-and-half (or milk/water)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock, warmed
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched 2 minutes
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup pimientos, diced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut puff pastry into circles, stack to form vol-au-vent shells, brush with egg wash (egg + half-and-half), and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Sauté chicken until lightly browned, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook mushrooms, onion, and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  4. Stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken stock, then cream, until smooth and thickened.
  5. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, then add green beans, peas, and pimientos. Simmer until heated through.
  7. Spoon chicken mixture into pastry shells and garnish with parsley or chives before serving.

Notes

  • Swap chicken thighs for breasts if desired, though thighs stay juicier.
  • Add a splash of sherry or white wine for extra depth of flavor.
  • Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles instead of pastry shells.
  • Carrots, celery, or bell peppers can be added for more vegetables.
  • Baked pastry shells can be made ahead and filled just before serving.

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