Turkey a la King
Turkey a la king is a comfort food that is perfect for using up leftover turkey. The dish has chunks of turkey in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and peas.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 437kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium turkey or chicken stock,
- 3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and well drained
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
Serve Over:
- 2 cups hot cooked rice, cooked biscuits, or hot buttered egg noodles
Instructions
- On a 12-inch skillet, melt butter (4 tablespoons) over medium heat. Add onion (1/2 cup), red bell pepper (1/4 cup), celery (2 stalks), and carrots (1) then cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are very tender, about 8 minutes.
- Stir the mushrooms (8 ounces), thyme leaves (2 teaspoons), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper into the skillet and continue to cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour (1/4 cup) over cooked vegetables then stir until vegetables are evenly coated. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or so to cook out flour taste.
- Slowly stir in the turkey or chicken stock (1 cup), stirring down to the bottom of the skillet to lift up any brown bits. Pour in heavy cream (3/4 to 1 cup) and simmer, stirring often, until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the turkey (2 cups), green peas (1 cup), and sherry (2 tablespoons). Cook on low until turkey is heated through. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley (1 tablespoon) and serve over rice, biscuits, or buttered noodles.
Notes
- Extras! Add red peppers or pimentos during Step 1 if you like.
- Got Chicken? If you don’t have turkey, use rotisserie chicken.
- Puff Pastry: You can also use puffed pastry shells. Bake as directed, then fill them for a pretty presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4365IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg