Turkey a la King Recipe
American · Main course · 35 min total
A classic American comfort dish featuring tender turkey in a creamy, savory sauce with mushrooms, peas, and pimentos, served over toast or puff pastry.
15
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
520
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup diced pimentos, drained
- 3 cups cooked turkey, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
- 4 slices white bread, toasted, or 4 puff pastry shells
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in peas, pimentos, turkey, salt, pepper, paprika, and sherry if using. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately over toast or in puff pastry shells.
Tips
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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