Turkey a la King turns leftover turkey into a hearty, 30-minute meal with vegetables and a creamy homemade sauce. It’s an easy one-skillet dinner that gives leftovers a fresh twist, much like my cozy turkey pot pie or creamy turkey casserole, making it the ultimate leftover turkey recipe.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Turkey à la King
- Flavor: Rich, creamy, and savory with earthy mushrooms, sweet peas, mild peppers, and leftover turkey in every bite.
- Why Make It: Made in one pan with easy clean-up, this recipe uses leftover turkey and a creamy homemade sauce that’s full of flavor.
- Serving: Spoon it over homemade biscuits, pasta, rice pilaf, or mashed potatoes for the perfect meal.
Total Time: 23 Mins Servings: 4 Cooking Method: Stovetop
Ingredients Notes
- Cooked Turkey: This is the perfect dish for using up leftover roast turkey. Chop or shred it before adding.
- Brown Mushrooms: Use cremini mushrooms or white mushrooms, opting for pre-sliced mushrooms to save time on prep.
- Green Bell Pepper: Green peppers add a pop of color and savory flavor. Replace with red peppers for a sweeter substitute.
- Dry Sherry (optional): While optional, dry sherry adds so much flavor. For an alcohol-free option, try using extra broth with a small squeeze of lemon juice.
- Half-and-Half: Use half-and-half or light cream for a rich sauce.
- Frozen Peas: Use frozen peas or swap with a peas and carrots mixture and add directly from frozen so they stay bright and crisp.
- Pimentos: Add an extra pop of sweetness and color, but can be omitted.
How to Make Turkey a la King
- Cook mushrooms and veggies in butter until softened. Add sherry and seasonings.
- Add flour, then gradually stir in broth and cream. Simmer until thick.
- Add peas, pimentos, and turkey. Cook until heated through (full recipe below).
- Remove from heat, garnish, and serve.
For meal prep, store the turkey mixture separately from the rice, egg noodles, or biscuits.
Storing Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze the filling in freezer-safe containers or bags for the best texture. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop, adding additional broth or half-and-half if needed. For single servings, microwave in short intervals, stirring each time.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms sliced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry *, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2¼ cups turkey broth or chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half or light cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos drained and chopped
- 3 cups cooked chopped turkey or shredded
Instructions
- In a large 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, and bell pepper and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sherry if using, and stir, cooking until most of the liquid is evaporated. Stir in the garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. While stirring, gradually add the turkey broth and cream. Turn the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the peas, chopped pimentos, and turkey, cooking until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or biscuits.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Entree, Main Course, Turkey
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