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Turkey a la King Recipe

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Turkey a la King is a creamy and comforting dish featuring tender cooked turkey mixed with sautéed vegetables in a rich, buttery sauce thickened with flour and cream. Perfect served over rice, noodles, or toast for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 1/4 cup red pepper (green or other colors work too), chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions (may substitute other variety), sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms (portobella or any variety), sliced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (14.5 oz can works)
  • 1/2 cup cream (half-n-half or milk will work)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups turkey (cooked, shredded or diced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: In the bottom of a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red pepper, green onions, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender yet still slightly firm (al dente).
  2. Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring constantly until a smooth mixture forms. This helps thicken the sauce later on.
  3. Add Broth and Cream: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Next, slowly drizzle in the cream, continuing to stir with a spatula until the sauce begins to thicken and becomes creamy.
  4. Incorporate Turkey: Add the cooked, shredded or diced turkey to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine the turkey with the creamy vegetable sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve: Once heated through and well combined, serve the Turkey a la King immediately. It pairs wonderfully over rice, noodles, or toasted bread for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Use any leftover cooked turkey or substitute with cooked chicken if preferred.
  • Green onions can be replaced with regular onions or leeks for a slightly different flavor.
  • For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream or half-n-half.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end according to your preference.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute the flour with a gluten-free thickener like cornstarch.

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