Best 8 Creamy Curried Turkey Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a creamy curried turkey dish, a culinary journey that combines the richness of creamy sauce with the aromatic spices of curry. This tantalizing dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will delight your taste buds. Discover the perfect recipe to craft this delectable dish, featuring tender turkey, a velvety sauce infused with aromatic spices, and an array of colorful vegetables. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the various techniques and ingredients that contribute to the creation of this creamy curried turkey masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY WITH CURRIED CREAM SAUCE



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Give plain old turkey a brand-new spin with classic Indian spices. My version's pretty mild, but if you're in the mood for fire, add extra curry and a shake or two of cayenne pepper. This dish disappears fast, no matter who's at the table. -Lori Lockrey, Scarborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Hot cooked rice
3 tablespoons chopped cashews

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and curry powder until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, zucchini and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add turkey, lemon zest and reserved sauce; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CURRIED TURKEY



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With a tossed green salad and some fresh hot rolls, this dish makes an easy delicious meal! You'll like how the apple and curry flavors accent the meal. Here's another bonus - it's a good way to use up leftover turkey from holiday dinners.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups diced peeled apples
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups diced cooked turkey
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk and bouillon, stirring until bouillon is dissolved. Set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute apples and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, curry powder, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk mixture and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey and heat through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

TURKEY-SPINACH KORMA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
Kosher salt
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound 99%-lean ground turkey
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
3 cups cooked brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Puree half of the onion, 2 tablespoons water, the ginger, garlic, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until almost smooth; set aside. Mix the yogurt with 1/4 cup water in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 3 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the onion-spice mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until dry, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the spinach and the yogurt mixture. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve over rice with more yogurt and topped with cilantro.

TURKEY CURRY



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 yellow onion, diced
One 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro stems (from 1 bunch), plus chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
1 1/2 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken stock
1/2 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/3-inch cubes
3 cups cubed turkey breast
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
Rice, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the coconut oil and swirl to melt and coat the base of the pot. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro stems and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander and cayenne and stir to combine and toast the spices. Add the tomatoes, stock, and potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture up to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover the pot and let simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add the turkey and peas to the pot and simmer until heated through, another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream and lime juice.
  • Ladle the curry into bowls and garnish with the chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, if desired.

CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN



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The is one of my favorite recipes. My fiancee has me make this for quite often!

Provided by vakatik

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 ½ tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¾ cup fat-free chicken broth
½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Pour flour into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge chicken pieces in flour to coat completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in hot oil until softened, 6 to 7 minutes; season with curry powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, black pepper, and coriander. Continue cooking until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir flour-coated chicken pieces into the onion mixture; cook and stir until the chicken is browned on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the sauce begins to thicken, about 8 minutes. Stir yogurt into the liquid until smooth; cook until the sauce is again hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 723.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

QUICK TURKEY CURRY



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Ginger     Onion     Rice     turkey     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Apple     Curry     Cilantro     Jam or Jelly     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tart green apple, cored, peeled, chopped
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup apple cider
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup mango chutney
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey
Steamed white or brown rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger and garlic; sauté until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add apple, then flour, curry powder and cumin; sauté 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Add cider, cream, chutney, cilantro and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Add turkey; stir until heated, about 2 minutes. Spoon curry over rice.

CREAMED TURKEY



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Make and share this Creamed Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1/4 onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
3 -4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup hot chicken or 1/2 cup turkey broth
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos
4 cups diced cooked turkey
celery salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium fry or saute pan heat butter over medium low.
  • Saute mushrooms, peas and onions.
  • Add flour and stir until smooth.
  • Turn heat up to medium and slowly add the milk and stock.
  • Stir constantly until thick and bubbly.
  • Add the pimiento, turkey, celery salt and pepper.
  • Stir well and taste-adjust seasonings.
  • Cook until heated through but don't boil.
  • Serve over hot rice or buttered egg noodles sprinkled with poppy seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 138.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 31.1

EASY AND QUICK CREAMED TURKEY



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A tasty easy recipe to use up leftover turkey, serve it on toast or puff pastry shells, makes a great weeknight meal! This recipe can easily be doubled. Feel free to add in 1 cup grated old cheddar cheese along with the Parmesan cheese, and also some corn or peas. If you prefer a really thick creamed sauce then add in a tablespoon more of flour.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 tablespoons flour
1 -2 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (I just use 2 small packages OXO chicken bouillon powder)
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups 18% table cream
1/2 cup canned chicken broth (use a good-quality chicken broth)
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cups diced cooked turkey
seasoning salt
black pepper (lot of black pepper!)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan; add in the mushrooms and saute until golden and tender.
  • Add in flour and bouillon powder; stir until smooth (about 1 minute).
  • Slowly add in the broth and half and half cream; cook stirring until smooth, thickend and bubbly.
  • Add in Parmesan cheese and pimiento; mix to combine.
  • Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add in diced turkey and cook until just heated through (do not boil).
  • Spoon over toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.5, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 245.5, Sodium 1080.4, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 66.3

Tips:

  • Utilize Leftover Turkey: This recipe provides an excellent way to use up leftover turkey, transforming it into a flavorful and satisfying dish.
  • Customize the Curry Blend: Feel free to adjust the curry powder blend to suit your preferred taste and heat level.
  • Fresh Herbs and Spices: Incorporate fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or thyme, and spices such as cumin, coriander, or garam masala for added depth of flavor.
  • Coconut Milk Creaminess: Coconut milk lends a rich and creamy texture to the curry. For a lighter version, you can substitute with low-fat milk or broth.
  • Simmer for Flavor Development: Allow the curry to simmer for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
  • Add Veggies for Nutrition: Include vegetables like diced carrots, peas, or bell peppers to enhance the nutritional value and texture of the curry.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Pair the curry with steamed rice, quinoa, or naan bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This creamy curried turkey recipe offers a delicious and versatile way to repurpose leftover turkey into a flavorful and satisfying dish. The combination of aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender turkey creates a rich and comforting curry. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy curry, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or with flatbread for a wholesome and satisfying meal. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to savor this delectable curried turkey delight!

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