Chicken a la King Casserole

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Chicken a la King Casserole is a creamy, comforting American dish made with diced chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables like peas and bell peppers, typically bound in a rich sauce and baked with a topping of biscuits, puff pastry, or breadcrumbs. It evolved from the classic stove-top Chicken a la King into a convenient, oven-baked family meal, often using pantry staples or leftovers.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein due to the creamy sauce and chicken, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the topping and vegetables. A typical serving provides a good source of protein and several vitamins like Vitamin C and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 400-550 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Calcium	80 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents mid-20th century American 'comfort food' ingenuity, transforming a restaurant dish into a home casserole. Nutritionally, it's a one-pot meal that can pack vegetables into a creamy format, though the sauce often relies on condensed soup or heavy cream.