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Turkey a la King

This easy Turkey à la King recipe is a delicious way to us leftover turkey for the holidays. Substitute for shredded chicken for an easy week night meal the family will love!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword turkey al a king
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 186 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked turkey cubed
  • 1 cup green peas frozen
  • salt and pepper to Taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, and sauté 4-5 minutes, until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Add the celery, carrots and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Season the vegetables with a small pinch of salt. Sauté another 4-5 minutes, until the mushrooms start to soften. Remove the transfer the vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the half and half and cornstarch to form a slurry. Set it aside.
  4. Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  5. When the stock is simmering, slowly pour the slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly, until the sauce forms a creamy gravy that is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Season the gravy with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add the cooked veggies, cubed turkey and frozen peas to the skillet, and stir to combine. Stir over medium-low heat for about 4-5 more minutes, until the peas and turkey are warmed through
  8. Serve over biscuits, rice, or mashed potatoes

Recipe Notes

Leftover cooked chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken is an easy substitute if you don’t have cooked turkey on hand.

Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts
Turkey a la King
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 186 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 198mg9%
Potassium 447mg13%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 165IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.