Tuna a La King
Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor, Tuna a La King is a comforting meal that combines tender tuna, vibrant bell peppers, sweet peas, and a rich, velvety sauce. This classic dish is made from pantry staples like canned tuna, flour, milk, and broth, elevated with a touch of garlic and diced pimientos for a pop of color and flavor. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s versatile and satisfying. Serve it over toasted bread, steamed rice, or flaky biscuits to soak up every bit of the luscious sauce. Perfect for busy families, this Tuna a La King recipe is a delicious way to enjoy nostalgic comfort food with a refined twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons pimientos, diced
- 4 servings toasted bread, rice, or biscuits (for serving)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced green and red bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth paste, ensuring it does not brown.
Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken or vegetable broth, creating a smooth, creamy sauce.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, adjusting according to taste.
Stir in the peas, drained tuna, and diced pimientos, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Serve the tuna mixture warm over toasted bread, rice, or freshly baked biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 283 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 4733 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 113.5 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 24.6 mcg | 123% | |
| Calcium | 800 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2380 mg | 51% | |
*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.
