Turkey ala King
What better way to use up your leftover Turkey than in an elegant meal like Turkey ala King? This delicious dinner recipe will make you look like a master chef, especially if you serve it a few days after an already successful Thanksgiving meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 4731kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup sliced button mushrooms washed
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 ½ cups chicken (or turkey) broth
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups chopped cooked turkey breast
- ½ cup frozen green peas defrosted
- 3 tablespoons chopped jarred pimentos or chopped roasted red bell pepper
- salt and pepper
- 12 vol-au-vent puff pastry shells
Instructions
- In a large, deep-sided skillet, melt the butter and saute the onions, mushrooms, and carrots until the onions are soft, around 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute until browned and fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the turkey or chicken stock, wine, celery salt and thyme. Place the lid on top and simmer for another 10-13 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Whisk together the cream and cornstarch, then whisk into the skillet, making sure to keep whisking until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
- Mix in the turkey, peas and pimentos. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover again and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
- While the mixture is simmering, prepare the vol-au-vent pastry according to the package instructions.
- To serve, place a pastry on a plate, remove the pre-cut center circle and set aside. Ladle a large scoop of the turkey ala king into the center of the pastry, then top with the reserved pastry circle. Sprinkle with freshly minced parsley and serve.
Notes
Note: Cook times indicated do not include Puff Pastry shells, which vary depending on the brand and type you purchase. Check the cooking instructions on the box.
Nutrition
Calories: 4731kcal | Carbohydrates: 313g | Protein: 209g | Fat: 296g | Saturated Fat: 99g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 144g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 607mg | Sodium: 5953mg | Potassium: 3745mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 25762IU | Vitamin C: 126mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 23mg