Chicken à la King — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

A real bone broth and cream build a sauce with genuine richness, and a splash of sherry at the end is the old-fashioned note that keeps it from tasting like plain white gravy. Add the egg-yolk liaison off the heat and whisk it in quickly. Let it come to a boil and it curdles into scrambled egg.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 4 servings

Chicken breasts

Pastured chicken poaches tender and dices cleanly for the sauce.

1.25 lb

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Cremini mushrooms

Sauteed mushrooms are a core part of the classic mix.

8 oz

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Chicken bone broth

A real broth gives the sauce roasted-bird depth.

1.5 cups

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Heavy cream

Cream is what makes it a la king rich.

3/4 cup

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Butter

Butter for sauteing and the roux base.

4 tbsp

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All-purpose flour

Flour thickens the broth and cream into a velvety sauce.

1/4 cup

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Bread for toast

Good toasted bread is the traditional bed for the sauce.

4 slices

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Bell pepper, onion, egg yolk

Diced pepper and onion for the base, one yolk for the liaison.

1 cup, 1 yolk

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean

About as virtuous as dinner gets.

EffortSome doing

Cook it with

Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot

The Method

Poach the chickenSimmer the breasts in the broth 15 minutes to 165F, then dice; reserve the broth.
Saute the vegetablesCook mushrooms, pepper, and onion in butter until softened and the mushroom liquid evaporates.
Build the sauceStir in the flour and cook 2 minutes, then whisk in the reserved broth and cream and simmer to a coating sauce.
Finish with the liaisonOff the heat, temper the egg yolk with a spoon of hot sauce, whisk it back in, and add a splash of sherry; do not let it boil.
ServeFold in the diced chicken to warm through, then spoon over buttered toast.

The Toolkit

Large skillet · Whisk · Saucepan · Chef knife

Straight Answers

Can you make Chicken à la King in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Chicken à la King? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Chicken à la King ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Chicken à la King gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Chicken à la King vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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Chicken à la King, and where to source it