Turkey Ala King or Chicken Ala King

Portion Size: 1 cup over 1 biscuit pastry

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 small onion Washed, peeled  and chopped finely
8 puff pastry or  biscuitsMay use toast or biscuits 
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2 cups fresh mushroomsWashed, trimmed and chopped
2 cloves garlic Washed, peeled and minced
2 large carrotsWashed, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons parsley
2lbs. lean cooked turkey or chicken, diced
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups water
2 cups frozen peasWashed, peeled and diced
¼ cup all-purpose flour 
1 cup evaporated milk 
¼ teaspoon black ground pepper

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 
2Prepare biscuits according to directions on manufacturer. 
3Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, mushrooms, parsley, garlic, and pepper. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft. Stir in bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in peas and cook until heated through. 
4In a medium saucepan, heat oil and stir in flour. Add the evaporated milk and heat thoroughly. Stir in the turkey and flour mixture into vegetables. Cook until thickened. To serve pour over puff pastry A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates