Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King
Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King features a rich, velvety cream sauce layered with browned mushrooms, sweet peppers, and a hint of sherry for warmth and depth. Tender roasted chicken soaks up the herb-infused gravy, finished with crème fraîche for silky body. Serve it for a cozy dinner over buttered toast points, rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and the salt. Sauté until the mushrooms release their moisture. Continue cooking until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, just until the shallots soften, 3 or 4 minutes.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the flour to coat the mushrooms; cook until the flour starts to turn golden, about 5 minutes, to form a roux. Add the peppers; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Pour in the sherry wine and let it sizzle for about 30 seconds. Stir in the stock. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring it to a simmer. When it begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the nutmeg and the cayenne pepper.
- 3
Stir in the thyme, parsley, cream, and chicken. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Garnish each serving with some chopped fresh chives.
- Calories 551.19 kcal High 28%
- Protein 51.85 g Good Source 104%
- Carbohydrate 21.03 g 8%
- Total Fat 26.9 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 15.79 g High 79%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 243.01 mg High 81%
- Sodium 1835.95 mg High 80%
- Dietary Fiber 3.16 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 970.27 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 196.28 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 71.49 mg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chef John's Classic Chicken à la King is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bell Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 551.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bell Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cooking Sherry. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King healthy?
- Chef John’s Classic Chicken à la King has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 551.19 calories and 51.85 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1835.95 mg (80% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.79 g (79% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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