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Easy Turkey Rice Casserole
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Wondering what to do with all of that leftover Thanksgiving turkey? This Easy Turkey Rice Casserole recipe is the BEST! Creamy, cheesy, savory, and lightened up for a cozy dinner the entire family will love. Make this delicious meal in just 30 minutes or less!
When it comes to post-holiday meals, quick and easy are definitely the way to go. And even better if the recipe is lightened up! Today, we’re sharing our go-to Easy Turkey Rice Casserole recipe that can be completely put together in a single casserole dish (yay for one-dish recipes!) and is a total crowd pleaser. Here’s what we’re loving about it:
- It can be made in just a few minutes (30 minutes or less).
- The dish is easy to put together.
- We used Mahatma® Rice, which is so versatile and perfect for casseroles!
- It’s lightened up, so no guilt here!
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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!
How to make Turkey Rice Casserole (5 easy steps)
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.
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.
4. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and crumbled crackers.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, serve, and enjoy!
Tips for making the BEST Turkey Rice Casserole
- Make the rice the day before for the best texture.
- Spray the casserole dish with a little bit of oil before adding in the ingredients to prevent sticking.
- Store this Turkey Rice Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for up to 3 months!
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We’re absolutely loving how delicious, hearty, and easy it is to make this yummy Turkey Rice Casserole. Whether you’re looking for a way to use up your leftover turkey or an easy dinner recipe (any time of the year), this recipe is one that everyone will love!
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Easy Turkey Rice Casserole
This Easy Turkey Rice Casserole recipe is the BEST! Creamy, cheesy, savory, and lightened up for a cozy dinner the entire family will love. Make this delicious meal in just 30 minutes or less!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 411 kcal
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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the cooked rice in a casserole dish.
- Add in the peas and carrots.
- Add in the cooked turkey.
- Mix the rice, vegetables, and turkey together.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the casserole dish and mix.
- Add 1/2 of the shredded cheese and mix.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and crumbled whole wheat crackers.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes (or until cheese is melted and everything is hot).
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make the rice the day before for the best texture.
- Spray the casserole dish with a little bit of oil before adding in the ingredients to prevent sticking.
- Store this Turkey Rice Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for up to 3 months!
Nutrition
Calories: 411 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 63 mg | Sodium: 1771 mg | Potassium: 452 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 204 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 238 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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Chef Dennis says:
what a delicious way to use up my Thanksgiving leftovers. I’ll definitely be using your recipe this year.
Gail Montero says:
I just roasted some turkey last weekend and was looking for something new to try for the left-overs! This is perfect! YUM!
Alexis says:
My family all enjoyed this for dinner last night, so moist and easy to make. Thank you
Ramona says:
wow, this rice looks so delicious and moreish! I need to make this for me and my family tomorrow for dinner and I know they will love it. I cant wait to try out this recipe, thank you for sharing.
Julie says:
THis is such a great dinner idea for fall. SO cozy and the rice really makes it special. We loved it and will make it again soon.
Kechi says:
Am drooling just looking at this casserole, one word- FAB!
This would make such a great holiday dish; my household would love this recipe!
Amy Liu Dong says:
This recipe look so delicious and a complete meal for any occasion. The ingredients are easy to find and the process is as abc.
Jere Cassidy says:
Well I just got a free turkey that is way bigger than my family can possibly eat so this is perfect timing for this recipe. I actually always by Mahatma rice, so I have plenty of rice on hand.
Lesli Schwartz says:
What a clever way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey! I’m sure I’ll have a lot left over so I really appreciate a well-rounded recipe that we can serve the family!
Linda says:
Never thought of making a casserole with turkey and this one looks delicious. A great idea to use any leftoovers
FOODHEAL says:
A great idea to use leftovers after the holiday,
Chef Dennis says:
This Turkey Rice Casserole is making my tummy growl!
Farrah says:
Casseroles are the bestttt this time of year! This looks amazing!
Audrey says:
This is perfect for busy weeknights.
Deborah Brooks says:
This is a great option for busy nights. My family would really like it!