Turkey Ala King Recipe (Using Leftover Turkey)
Turkey ala king - a creamy, savory, satisfying dinner fit for a king! This recipe utilizes leftover turkey to make a fabulous dinner that is great over rice or noodles.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 stalk celery, chopped (½ - ¾ cup)
- 1 medium carrot, chopped (½ - ¾ cup)
- 1 cup green beans, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 tsp dry thyme
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 tsp dry marjoram
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 medium mushrooms, white or cremini, sliced
- 3 Tbsp flour (all purpose)
- ½ cup white wine , dry
- 1 cup chicken broth (or stock)
- 1 cup cream or half and half
- 2 cups turkey , cooked and cut into chunks
- 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven (I use cast iron), heat the butter over medium.
- Add celery, carrots, green beans, thyme, marjoram, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and cooked covered for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir to blend with a spoon or fork.
- Add the wine, broth, cream, turkey, and peas.
- Cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve right away over toast, noodles, or rice. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2819IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg