Recipe of the Day: Turkey a la King with Rice 🍚🍴  

Healthy Fact of the Day: Turkey à la King with Rice is a comforting and balanced dish that transforms leftover turkey into a delicious meal with a creamy sauce and wholesome rice.

Now, let's dive into the recipe!

Turkey à la King with Rice

2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Cooked rice for serving
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly to make a roux.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens.
Add the shredded or diced turkey, frozen peas, sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to cook through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve your Turkey à la King over cooked rice.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.