Name: Leftover Turkey Rice Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups Mahatma® Rice (cooked); 1 14.5 oz. can peas & carrots; 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or cubed); 1 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; salt/pepper (to taste); 1 cup shredded cheese; 10 whole wheat crackers (crumbled)

When it comes to post-holiday meals, quick and easy are definitely the way to go. And if you’re anything like me, you may be over all of the holiday food and looking for a healthy way to enjoy it. This easy Turkey and Rice Casserole recipe is my ultimate go-to for using up leftover turkey! I love that it can be completely put together in a single casserole dish (yay for one-dish recipes!) and is something my entire family will love. Here’s what you’ll love about it:

It can be made in just a few minutes (30 minutes or less).
Made entirely in a single casserole dish, so clean up is a breeze.
It’s perfect for when you’re over holiday food and need an easy way to use up leftover turkey.
This recipe is healthier and SO delicious!

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Turkey Rice Casserole with Mahatma Rice bag next to it.

Turkey Rice Casserole Ingredients

This recipe is made with 6 essential ingredients: rice, turkey, vegetables, yogurt sauce, cheese, and crackers!

Mahatma® Rice – This delicious rice works perfectly in our Turkey Rice Casserole recipe. The extra-long grains create a perfect separate but fluffy texture that we’re absolutely loving!

Tip: Be sure to try out Mahatma® Rice in this Asian Tofu Rice Bowl, Beef Curry Rice Burger Bowls, Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, and Cuban Mojo Chicken and Rice recipe!

Cooked Turkey – Shredded or cubed leftover turkey is perfect for this recipe! Chicken can also be subbed if you don’t have turkey on hand.

Canned or Cooked Vegetables – We used canned peas and carrots. However, feel free to use any type of canned or cooked vegetables in this recipe! Broccoli, chopped asparagus, corn, and green beans all work great.

Yogurt Sauce – The yogurt sauce brings everything together in this casserole. You’ll need broth (chicken or turkey), plain yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Shredded Cheese – Feel free to adjust the amount of shredded cheese to taste!

Whole Wheat Crackers – Crumbled whole wheat crackers add a little bit of crunch to this yummy recipe. Easily make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free crackers instead!

Ingredients on a marble board for Turkey Rice Casserole.

How to Make Turkey Rice Casserole

We’re loving just how easy it is to put this delicious recipe together. Simply put it all together in a casserole dish and bake! Here’s how make Turkey Rice Casserole in 5 easy steps:

1. Mix the cooked Mahatma® Rice, turkey, and peas/carrots together in a casserole dish.

Rice, peas, and carrots in a casserole dish.

2. Whisk the yogurt, broth, and seasoning together to create a creamy sauce.

3. Pour the sauce over the casserole dish along with 1/2 of the cheese and mix.

Creamy sauce being whisked together in a mixing bowl.

Rice, peas, carrots, turkey, and yogurt sauce in a casserole dish.

4. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and crumbled crackers.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, serve, and enjoy!