Chicken ala King

5 from 3 votes

This dump-and-bake chicken à la king is a simple, shortcut version of the comfort food classic!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Southern

Keyword chicken a la king, chicken ala king recipe, old fashioned chicken ala king, simple chicken ala king recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings people

Calories 209kcal

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk or cream
Optional additional seasoning such as ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, dried parsley, dried basil, garlic powder, and/or onion powder
1 teaspoon sherry (optional)
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ of a green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Optional for serving: biscuits, rice, or pasta

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a medium (about 1 ½ - 2 quart) casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In the prepared dish, whisk together condensed soup and milk. If you like, this is a great time to add even more flavor with some extra herbs and spices (for instance, try ¼ teaspoon each of dried thyme, dried parsley, dried basil, garlic powder, and onion powder) or a splash of sherry.
Stir in the uncooked chicken, mushrooms, bell pepper, and pimentos. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Bake uncovered until the dish is hot and bubbly, the chicken is cooked through, and the vegetables are tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. Stir about halfway through to ensure even cooking. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve over hot biscuits, cooked rice, or pasta.

Condensed cream of chicken soup is a great shortcut for this creamy sauce. You can sub with a different flavor, such as cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup, too. And if you're watching your fat and sodium intake, look for the Heart Healthy variety.

Prefer to start with cooked chicken (such as the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken) or even cooked turkey? No problem! You'll need about 2 - 2 ½ cups of the cooked, diced or shredded meat. Just stir it right into the dish with the vegetables. The baking time will be about the same, because you need to allow the veggies to soften in the oven.