Creamy Chicken Ala King Pie with Eden Cheese Twist
Chef RV Manabat (adapted by JojoM)
Creamy Chicken Ala King filling with Eden cheese, mushrooms, and veggies—perfect as pie, empanada, or spooned over rice. Family-friendly and freezer-ready!
Chicken Ala King Pie with Eden Cheese
Creamy, nostalgic, and oh-so-versatile—this Chicken Ala King recipe is elevated with Eden cheese for that ultra-milky Filipino twist. Perfect as a filling for pies, empanadas, or spooned generously over rice and crackers.
🧀 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ultra creamy thanks to Eden cheese and all-purpose cream
- One-pan stovetop method, no baking needed
- Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep
- Versatile—use as filling, dip, or standalone viand
🧂 Ingredients at a Glance
- Chicken breast
- Eden cheese (or other melting cheese)
- Onions, garlic, bay leaf
- Mushrooms, bell pepper, peas
- All-purpose flour and cream
- Lemon juice, salt, pepper
See full measurements and units in the ingredient list above.
👩🍳 How to Make Chicken Ala King Filling
- Sauté aromatics: In butter and oil, cook the onions, garlic, and bay leaf until fragrant.
- Make the roux: Stir in flour and cook briefly.
- Create the sauce: Add cream and water gradually, whisking until smooth.
- Melt the cheese: Stir in Eden cubes and let melt fully.
- Add veggies and chicken: Toss in mushrooms, bell peppers, green peas, and chicken cubes.
- Season to finish: Add salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Simmer and thicken: Cook until chicken is tender and sauce is thick and creamy.
🥧 Serving Suggestions
- Empanadas: Let the filling cool and spoon into pastry shells for baked or fried empanadas.
- Creamy rice topping: Serve warm over steamed rice.
- As a dip: Spoon into a small bowl and serve with crackers or toasted bread.
💡 Tips & Storage
- Make ahead: This filling freezes well. Let cool, portion, and store in containers.
- No Eden? Use any mild processed cheese that melts easily.
- Add-ins: Try a pinch of nutmeg or paprika for extra warmth.
❤️ What People Are Saying
"We served this with red wine—lakas maka-social! Everyone loved it!"
— Venencio Escabarte Jr.
"So creamy and tasty! Pwede rin ito sa pasta!"
— JoyJose3856
"Another family favorite. Thanks Chef!"
— Janet Leigh Flores-Bermudez
Got leftovers? Freeze them in silicone trays, then pop out a portion anytime you want instant comfort food. ✨
Creamy Chicken Ala King Pie with Eden Cheese Twist
Chef RV Manabat (adapted by JojoM)Creamy Chicken Ala King filling with Eden cheese, mushrooms, and veggies—perfect as pie, empanada, or spooned over rice. Family-friendly and freezer-ready!
Chef's Tips
Stir the sauce constantly while adding cream and cheese to avoid curdling.
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Add lemon juice last to brighten the flavor without breaking the sauce.
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Ingredients
Creamy Chicken Filling
Instructions
Make the Filling
- 1
Heat butter and oil in a pan. Sauté onion, garlic, and bay leaf until fragrant.
- 2
Stir in flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
- 3
Gradually add cream and water while whisking until smooth.
- 4
Add cheese cubes and stir until melted and creamy.
- 5
Toss in chicken cubes, mushrooms, bell pepper, and peas.
- 6
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- 7
Cook for 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and mixture is thickened.
- 8
Let cool before using as filling for pie, empanada, or serving with rice.
Comments & Reviews
Daliacayabyab904
11/8/2025
I tried it, super sarap and super dali gawin. Magugustuhan ng mga bata!
Mariz Ursua
9/2/2025
Thank you Chef, natutunan ko na naman bago. Ang sarap!
Janet Leigh Flores-Bermudez
3/11/2025
Another tumpak na recipe. Dagdag ito sa family favorites!
Venencio Escabarte Jr.
1/20/2024
We just served this to friends with Novellino red wine—lakas maka-social! Thanks Chef!
JoyJose3856
9/15/2023
Parang ang sarap rin po sa pasta😋😋😋
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 200g)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
