Turkey a la King
Turkey a la King is a delicious blend of turkey chunks, creamy sauce, and mushrooms that is infused with spices that all cook to perfection on the stove. With just 30 minutes of time you will have the perfect meal to serve even on your busiest of nights with your leftover turkey.
Turkey a la King
If you have yet to have Turkey a la King before you are in for a real treat! This is one of my go-to recipes that I turn to for my leftover turkey around the holidays.
You will love this dish because it is easy to make, yet offers a rich creamy flavor that pairs so good with turkey.
It is a hearty meal that is served over rice, noodles or on its own. Turkey a la King is easily customizable for your family by swapping out the turkey for chicken and adding in all your favorite vegetables. This classic dish will easily become a family favorite that they will be asking for.
For more leftover turkey recipes, be sure to also try our turkey casserole and our turkey pot pie recipe.
Ingredients:
- 5 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 Cup Chopped Green Onions
- 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/34 Cup Chicken Stock
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 ½ Cups Diced Cooked Turkey
- 2 Tablespoons Dry Sherry
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
How to Make Turkey a la King
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped green onions, saute until the mushrooms are soft and have released most of their moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock until well combined. Continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the cooked turkey, dry sherry, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and allow the mixture to simmer over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes or until reduced slightly.
- Serve the Turkey a la King over biscuits, toast or buttered noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- You can easily swap your turkey for leftover chicken.
- If you find yourself without Dry Sherry, you can use white wine as well, or omit it altogether.
- For a lighter take, opt for half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers, peas, or corn for more flavor and color.
- For more flavor, add in herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- You can easily double the recipe if needed.
- Serve the Turkey a la King over biscuits, toast, buttered noodles, or by itself.
Storage
Store your leftover Turkey a la king in the fridge in an airtight container. This will keep for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat your leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop to your desired temperature.
Turkey a la King
Turkey a la King is a delicious blend of turkey chunks, creamy sauce, and mushrooms that is infused with spices that all cooks to perfection on the stove. With just 30 minutes of time you will have the perfect meal to serve even on your busiest of nights with your leftover turkey.
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 Cup Chopped Green Onions
- 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/34 Cup Chicken Stock
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 ½ Cups Diced Cooked Turkey
- 2 Tablespoons Dry Sherry
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped green onions, saute until the mushrooms are soft and have released most of their moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock until well combined. Continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the cooked turkey, dry sherry, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and allow the mixture to simmer over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes or until reduced slightly.
- Serve the Turkey a la King over biscuits, toast or buttered noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 395Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 843mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 20g
