Quick Chicken or Turkey a La King
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this comforting and flavorful Quick Chicken or Turkey a La King. This creamy, one-pan dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect solution for busy evenings. Tender chunks of cooked chicken or turkey are paired with vibrant red bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, sweet peas, and a luscious homemade sauce infused with garlic and paprika. Serve it over puff pastry shells, buttery biscuits, or fluffy rice for a versatile meal that suits any occasion. With its rich flavor and simple preparation, this recipe is a delightful way to use up leftover poultry while impressing your family with a hearty, homemade classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, shredded or cubed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 4 servings puff pastry shells, toast, rice, or biscuits (for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, sauté the onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the chicken or turkey stock, ensuring no lumps form. Then add the milk or half-and-half, continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens into a creamy sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and paprika to season the sauce.
Add the cooked chicken or turkey, peas, and any accumulated juices into the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the meat is heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm over puff pastry shells, toast, rice, or biscuits for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 90.7 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.9 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 175.4 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2592 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
