Name: Chicken à la King
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 10 ounces white mushrooms, quartered; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 cup dry sherry, (see Note); 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup low-fat milk; 1 4-ounce jar sliced pimientos, rinsed; 0.5 cup sliced scallions

Chicken à la King

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There's no need to feel guilty over this classic creamy combination of chicken, peppers and mushrooms. Our version uses low-fat milk and flour for thickening to make it plenty rich without all the saturated fat. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
10 ounces white mushrooms, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, diced
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup dry sherry, (see Note)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-fat milk
1 4-ounce jar sliced pimientos, rinsed
½ cup sliced scallions

Directions

Toss chicken and flour in a medium bowl until coated. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reserving the remaining flour, add the chicken to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are softened and starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in sherry; bring to a boil and cook, stirring to scrape up any browned bits, 3 minutes.
Whisk broth and milk into the reserved flour until smooth. Stir the mixture into the pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Stir in pimientos and the chicken and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in scallions and serve immediately.

Tips

Note: Sherry is a type of fortified wine originally from southern Spain. Don't use the “cooking sherry” sold in many supermarkets--it can be surprisingly high in sodium. Instead, purchase dry sherry that's sold with other fortified wines in your wine or liquor store.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269	Calories
8g	Fat
15g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g	56%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Vitamin A 657IU	13%
Vitamin C 37mg	41%
Folate 54mcg	13%
Sodium 465mg	20%
Calcium 79mg	6%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 42mg	10%
Potassium 575mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.