Best 8 Tuna A La King Recipes

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Tuna a la king is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a creamy, flavorful casserole made with tuna, vegetables, and a variety of seasonings. It is typically served over toast, rice, or noodles. Tuna a la king is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your own taste. There are many different recipes available, each with its own unique flavor profile. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there is sure to be a tuna a la king recipe that you will enjoy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA A LA KING



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Make and share this Tuna A La King recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TiaGem

Categories     Tuna

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart (2 litre) saucepan, combine all ingredients except sour cream.
  • Simmer 5 min, mixing well.
  • Add sour cream to mixture and heat through.
  • You can serve this over toast, plain waffles, noodles, rice, whatever you like.

CHICKEN A LA KING I



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Easy and elegant chicken dish. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Green pepper and red pimientos make this a pretty dish to serve at Christmas or anytime. Serve over cooked rice, toast, or noodles. Can be made ahead and reheated.

Provided by Colleen B. Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained, liquid reserved
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 ½ cups milk
1 ¼ cups hot water
4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
4 ounces chopped pimento

Steps:

  • Cook and stir drained mushrooms and green pepper in butter or margarine over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in instant bouillon, milk, water, and reserved mushroom liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken and pimiento. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 733.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

TUNA A LA KING



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I am submitting this because the kids raved over it, and my daughter had 3 helpings. Go figure. It's pretty easy, too. From Betty Crocker's New Cookbook. Also can be served over toasted bread.

Provided by evewitch

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 c.)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (3 oz.)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook green pepper and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until pepper is crisp-tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Stir in milk and broth.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in tuna and pimientos; cook until hot.
  • Serve over rice.

TURKEY A LA KING



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Turkey, peas and mushrooms in a creamy sauce to serve over puff-pastry boats, biscuits, toast or rice.

Provided by KARIN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
3 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup chopped cooked turkey
⅓ cup frozen peas, thawed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium low heat, cook butter until golden brown. Saute mushrooms until tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in cream, turkey and peas. Reduce heat to low, and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 91.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

TURKEY A LA KING



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This is a smart way to use up leftover turkey. You might want to make a double batch! -Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
6 slices bread, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour and sugar until a paste forms., Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add cream, turkey and mushrooms; heat through. Serve with toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SEAFOOD à LA KING



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Need a simple meal that you can add your own touches to and satisfy hearty appetites? Try an à la king!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Rich & Hearty New England clam chowder soup
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 package (5 oz) frozen cooked salad shrimp, rinsed, thawed
1 tablespoon Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir 2 1/4 cups Bisquick mix and the milk until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • To serve, split biscuits in half; place on 6 individual plates. Spoon generous 1/4 cup hot chowder mixture over bottom of each biscuit. Top with remaining biscuit halves. Spoon 1/4 cup chowder mixture over top of each biscuit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN à LA KING



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Chicken à la King has an unclear origin, but some very clear requirements and this recipe meets them all, including: chicken (of course), creamy sauce, pimientos and cooked vegetables. What you might not expect from this recipe is that it's actually a lighter meal, boasting extra veggies and coming in under 400 calories per serving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (3 ounces)
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
3 cups hot cooked rice or 12 slices toasted baguette

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and pimientos; cook until hot. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 660 mg

SEAFOOD A LA KING



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I like this recipe because it looks fancy yet it's very easy to make. It can be made with almost any milk cooked fish. We've enjoyed salmon, sole and leftover whitefish.-Louise Graybiel, Toronto, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 frozen puff pastry shells
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1 can (3 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/3 cup shredded imitation crabmeat
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bake pastry shells according to package directions. In a small saucepan, whisk together the water, soup mix and celery salt; bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Add the tuna, crab and mayonnaise; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream; cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon tuna mixture into shells before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right tuna. Canned tuna is a great option for this recipe, but you can also use fresh or frozen tuna. If using fresh or frozen tuna, cook it until it is flaky and tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. The vegetables in this recipe are simply suggestions, so feel free to use any vegetables that you like. Some other good options include celery, carrots, peas, and corn.
  • Make it creamy. The sauce in this recipe is made with a combination of cream of mushroom soup and milk. If you want a richer sauce, you can use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Season to taste. The seasonings in this recipe are also just suggestions, so feel free to adjust them to your liking. Some other good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Serve over rice or noodles. Tuna à la King is traditionally served over rice or noodles, but you can also serve it over toast or crackers.

Conclusion:

Tuna à la King is a classic American dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, so it is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, Tuna à la King is a great option.

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