Turkey a La King
Creamy, comforting, and packed with vibrant flavors, Turkey a La King is the perfect way to elevate your leftover turkey into a rich and hearty meal. Combining tender chunks of cooked turkey with a luscious roux-based sauce, this dish features a medley of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and peas, all simmered to perfection in a savory blend of milk, broth, and heavy cream. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy, one-skillet recipe is ideal for a cozy family dinner or a quick-yet-satisfying weeknight meal. Serve it over fluffy rice, buttery egg noodles, or warm toasted bread for a versatile comfort food classic that never goes out of style. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, this Turkey a La King recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a delicious homemade dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2.5 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 1 medium Green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 servings Cooked rice, egg noodles, or toast (for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
Gradually add the milk and broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the salt and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Add the cooked turkey, diced green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, and frozen peas to the skillet.
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to cook through.
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve the Turkey a La King over cooked rice, egg noodles, or toasted bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 782 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 3846 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 218.9 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 843 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4072 mg | 87% | |
*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.
