What should I make for dinner this week? How about Turkey a la King? An easy comfort food meal the whole family will enjoy. Remember to Like, Comment & Share!
Turkey a la King – Easy Inspiration
This is an easy meal which are you’ve probably enjoyed a number of times before. In fact, you may have a variation of this recipe already. However, if you are like me, your mind can be a blank slate when you try to select the meal plan for the week. One of the great things about cookbooks and online recipes, is that they can provide a spark of inspiration. Usually, we are not perusing for exotic and untried. Rather, we are looking for easy, proven and “hey, that looks like something we’d all like!”
Easy & Adaptable Recipe
I used a Jennie O Oven Roasted Turkey Breast for this recipe. It’s very moist turkey meat and a great convenience item. You can find this product typically with the other turkey products in the meat department at most larger grocery stores. I purchased a turkey breast which was about 1 1/4 pounds and had enough left over to make a tasty turkey salad as well.
When I’ve made this recipe in the past for my grandsons, I substituted thinly sliced carrots for the mushrooms, because they aren’t big mushroom fans. I also skipped the red pepper and doubled up on the celery. In fact, the original recipe calls for green pepper, but I substitute red pepper, because that’s what I prefer. As you can see, this is a very flexible recipe which can be adapted to your veggie preferences.
My daughter recently mentioned that she had been expanding the boys horizons with a variety of different recipes. With that in mind, I may have to give the exotic mushroom/pepper version a try the next time I serve this up for them. We’ll make foodies out of those grandsons before you know it!
Turkey a la King
Ingredients
- 2 c. sliced mushrooms
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1/4 c. chopped onion
- 1/4 c. red or green pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 1 c. milk I use whole, but use what you prefer
- 2 c. cubed cooked turkey breast
- 1 c. frozen peas
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 c. cooked rice I use Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice which microwaves in 90 seconds
- snipped chopped chives optional
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pan, melt butter and saute celery for 3 minutes. Add onion and pepper and saute another 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute until all vegetables are tender. Note – I sometimes cover the pan for part of the sauteing step to make sure all vegetables are cooked to a tender stage.
- Place flour in small bowl and slowly whisk chicken broth into flour in a steady stream, until smooth. Stir broth into vegetable mixture, then stir in milk as well. Bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the turkey, peas and salt; heat through. Note – I recommend covering the pan for a few minutes with the burner on medium low for this step. Serve with rice and top with chives, if desired.
I feel like your sitting right next to me when I read these posts. I am always amazed at your way with words, its really a joy for me to share in these wonderful recipes and the love you have for the people your making them for. My family will definitely like this one:)
I am so encouraged by your words! It gives me great joy to inspire people to try a new recipe. I am also trying to develop my rookie writing skills, so it’s very heart warming to receive positive feedback in this area as well. Thanks so much!
Whenever Grandma makes this for the grandkids it’s always a hit!
This sounds so good, I can’t wait to make it!
So glad you are giving this recipe a try. Thanks for taking time to comment!
oh yum.. this was one of my favorites as a kid. I think I’ll it a try and follow your recipe..
Your comment confirms my belief that people appreciate the tried and true classic recipes!