Crock Pot Chicken a la King

This weeks crock pot recipe is a throwback to my childhood. Crock Pot Chicken a la King is one of those comfort foods you can never get enough of. It is a perfect Sunday supper or is one of those perfect creamy dishes that will warm you up on a chilly evening in the winter.

As a kid, I would eat Chicken a la King all the time. Only it wasn’t homemade chicken a la king. It was those boil in a bag meals that cost about a $1 back in the day.

Are you saying to yourself “huh” what’s she talking about boil in the bag meals?

I know, weird right? I’m not sure if they sell those one serving boil in a bag meals anymore. I haven’t seen them in years, but back in the day you could buy frozen chicken a la king, sliced turkey and gravy orchipped beef all sealed up in a plastic bag that you dropped in boiling water to cook.

My favorite was the chicken a la king. I would cook it then pour it over a piece of toast. Back then it tasted pretty good to a hungry kid. These days I prefer making my Crock Pot Chicken a la King much more. I also serve it over a bed of rice. You could also serve it over a bed of egg noodles if you prefer. And I bet it would taste great over a piece of toast.

How to make Crock Pot Chicken a la King

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas & onions
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cool water
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
Place the chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt and black pepper into a crock pot and mix to combine.
Cook on high for 2 hours.
Stir in the peas, onions and paprika.
Add the cornstarch and water, then stir to combine.
Cook for 30-60 minutes longer or until the peas are heated through and the sauce has thickened.
Serve over a bed of rice or noodles.