Turkey a la King

A plate of creamy chicken and vegetables topped with biscuits, with a wooden spoon, an onion, a bowl of chopped herbs, and a skillet in the background.

Let me introduce you to Turkey a la King! A homemade mushroom cream sauce filled with turkey and other veggies served on top of puff pastry shells is the perfect Thanksgiving leftovers recipe.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword leftover, turkey a la king

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 468kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

6 Puff Pastry Shells
1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
4 tbsp butter 1/2 stick
1/2 cup onion diced
1 cup carrots diced
1 cup celery diced, including leaves
8 oz mushrooms sliced
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp ground thyme
1/2 tsp salt or more, to taste
1/4 tsp pepper or more, to taste
3 cups turkey cooked
1/2 cup peas frozen
fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Bake puff pastry shells according to package directions.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and butter. Saute onions, celery, carrot and mushrooms until tender, 12-15 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Increase heat to medium high. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Let the sauce come to a boil to thicken, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to medium low and stir in cream, celery salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, salt, pepper, turkey, and peas. Keep warm on the stove top until ready to serve.
To serve, remove the center of a puff pastry shell and pour the mixture overtop allowing to spill over the sides. Use the pasty center as a top for the gravy mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Storage Directions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container and into the fridge for 3-4 days. I would store the puff pastry and filing separately in airtight containers if possible.

To freeze: The filling freezes pretty well! Store in a freezer safe/ airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to use, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight.

To reheat- microwave or stove top in a saucepan are both great ways to reheat turkey a la king. Heat until warm throughout.

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