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Turkey a la King on a white platter.
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Turkey à la King

Put your leftover turkey (or chicken!) to work in this easy Turkey à la King recipe. It's comfort food at its finest: tender chunks of roasted turkey, peas, carrots, celery, all simmered in a white wine cream sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings (1 cup each)
Calories 403kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add wine and cook until thickened, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute. Stir in the broth and cream. Cook until the sauce is very thick, about 5 minutes. 
  • Stir in turkey, peas, and lemon juice. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until turkey is heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve on toasted bread or biscuits.

Notes

  • Sherry: Or substitute a light-bodied dry white (such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio) that you enjoy drinking. Use more broth instead of the wine, if you prefer.
  • Chicken broth: Make your own chicken broth or use store-bought. Or substitute turkey broth, if you have it.
  • Turkey: Leftover roasted turkey or substitute cooked chicken.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 6 cups of Turkey ala King, enough for 6 servings of 1 cup each.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3583IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg