15 Minute Turkey a La King
This easy 15-minute dinner is perfect for leftover turkey or chicken!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1½ cups milk
- ½–¾ teaspoon salt*
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons chopped pimentos
- 3 cups cooked turkey or chicken, chopped
- For garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and let cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the milk and whisk until combined. Let cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Stir in the salt and nutmeg. Then stir in the pimentos and turkey. Let cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the ingredients are warmed through.
- Serve over egg noodles, rice, or on top of toast.
Notes
*Start with ½ teaspoon salt. Complete the steps to the recipe and taste. If it needs more salt, stir in ¼ teaspoon of additional salt. The turkey may be salted and/or brined already, hence how the salt needs may vary.
You can use whatever type of cow's milk you have on hand. Skim, 1%, 2%, or whole will all work.
Don't have pimentos? Use ½ cup of peas or corn instead. Frozen or canned both work well. You can also add a small can of sliced mushrooms, or mushrooms that have been sautéed in butter or oil until soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 19gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 452IUCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg
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