I Tried My Mother's Chicken à la King Recipe | Allrecipes

Join Nicole as she recreates a nostalgic family classic: Chicken à la King, inspired by her mother’s beloved recipe. This creamy, comforting dish features tender chicken, fresh mushrooms, and peas in a rich sherry cream sauce — perfect for a cozy dinner at home. While Nicole stays true to the heart of her mom’s recipe, she updates a few details to make it even tastier. Instead of canned mushrooms, she opts for fresh ones, and she skips the pimentos for a cleaner, more refined flavor. Watch as Nicole demonstrates essential cooking tips, like how to properly temper eggs so they don’t scramble — ensuring the sauce stays silky smooth. As a special bonus, Nicole wraps up the video by showing you how to craft the perfect Sidecar cocktail — the ideal pairing for this rich and savory classic. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Chicken à la King 00:19 – Prepping the Vegetables 1:30 – Cooking the Mushrooms 2:22 – Making the Sherry Cream Sauce 2:32 – Adding the Chicken and Peas 2:44 – How to Temper Eggs 3:34 – Final Touches and Plating 4:12 – Sidecar Cocktail Recipe Whether you're craving comfort food or looking to add a retro-inspired dish to your dinner rotation, Nicole’s Chicken à la King recipe is sure to impress. Get the recipe here: Chicken à la King: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/856... _________ Allrecipes Magazine is now available! U.S. subscribers, subscribe here: http://armagazine.com/subscribenow Canadian subscribers, subscribe here: http://themeredithstore.ca/p-282-allr... Facebook:   / allrecipes   Instagram:   / allrecipes   Pinterest:   / allrecipes   TikTok:   / allrecipes