Leftover Turkey Fricassee

A 20-minute luscious and creamy fricassee sauce for leftover turkey with the perfect balance of richness, umami, and acidity.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 3/4 cup mushrooms ((Note 1))
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour)
- 1/2 cup white wine ((Note 2))
- 3 cups chicken stock ((Note 3))
- 1/2 cup heavy or double cream ((Note 4))
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/3 cups leftover turkey ((Note 5))
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook them for a few minutes until they start to brown.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and thyme sprigs, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine.
- 6
Pour in the white wine, stirring constantly, and allow it to simmer for a few minutes until it has reduced by half.
- 7
Slowly add the chicken stock while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 8
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the cream and black pepper. Stir to combine, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavours to meld. Taste and season with salt as needed.
- 9
Add the leftover turkey to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the turkey is heated through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- 10
Remove the thyme sprigs and discard them.
- 11
Serve the leftover turkey fricassee with cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
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