Creamy Tuna à la King Recipe

Name: Creamy Tuna à la King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup (2 stalks) celery (chopped); 1/2 cup (1 small) onion (chopped); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash black pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 egg (beaten); 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon thyme; 1 cup peas (drained, canned or frozen); 1 can tuna (white, in water, drained); 3 tablespoons water chestnuts (chopped); Garnish: Toast points, or chow mein noodles

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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Creamy tuna à la king is a comfort food that can be on the table in around 30 minutes. Great for those weekend nights when you're in a rush and trying to figure out what to eat; these ingredients can usually be found in most pantries and refrigerators. A simple can of tuna, celery, onion, peas, cream of mushroom soup, seasonings and spices, can provide a warm, delicious meal for you and your family.

Serve this creamy tuna a la king over toast points, puff pastry shells, or biscuits, or use this as a topping for baked potatoes or cooked white rice.

Great for cool evenings in the fall or winter, this recipe may be made with cooked chicken, salmon, or turkey, as well.

3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup chopped celery, about 2 stalks
1/2 cup chopped onion, about 1 small onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash freshly ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 (10 1/2-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 cup peas, canned and drained, or frozen
1 can white tuna in water, drained
3 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
Toast points, or chow mein noodles, for garnish

Gather the ingredients.
Saute celery and onion in margarine until tender.
Blend in flour, salt, and pepper.
Mix milk, beaten egg, and soup.
Add them to the first mixture.
Cook over low heat until the sauce is thick and smooth.
Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and thyme.
Lastly, add peas and tuna.
Heat and serve over warm chow mein noodles or toast points.

Tip

If frozen peas are used, cook until tender and drain before adding.

Recipe Variation

Switch it up and replace the tuna with 1 cup of chopped cooked chicken, or salmon, or turkey.
Use 1 cup of cooked mixed vegetables in place of the peas.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover proteins you might have in the fridge, whether it be rotisserie chicken, baked salmon, or turkey.

How to Store Tuna à la King

Leftover tuna à la king can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in a skillet on medium heat until warm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
223	Calories
11g	Fat
19g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	223
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Sodium 696mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 6mg	32%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 393mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.