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Leftover Turkey in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

A quick and delicious way to transform leftover turkey into a creamy mushroom dish perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

olive oil or butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

onion, finely chopped

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

garlic, minced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

mushrooms, sliced

  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

cooked turkey, shredded or chopped

  • 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped

dried thyme

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste

black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

half-and-half or heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup cream

cornstarch (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for thickening

fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil or butter in a skillet; sauté onion until soft (~4 min).
  • Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until golden (~6-8 min).
  • Stir in turkey, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer with broth.
  • Pour in cream; optionally mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken; cook 5-7 min.
  • Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use leftover turkey for a quick and hearty meal.
Keyword turkey