This one-dish recipe is a "throw a bunch of ingredients in a casserole dish" and bake. It's perfect for post-Thanksgiving when you have leftover turkey but don't feel like cooking — AGAIN.
But you can also enjoy it anytime by replacing the turkey with chicken or other protein whenever you're craving a soul-warming meal. You can swap out veggies with whatever you have on hand.
Serve it with a side salad, and you have a simple and satisfying meal with only one dish to clean. WINNING!
Turkey Rice Casserole
- 1 cup rice
- 2¼ cups turkey or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 scallions chopped
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped cooked turkey (or chicken)
- 1-2 cups frozen broccoli
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Spray or grease a 2-quart or larger casserole dish.
In the dish, combine rice, broth, cream, 1 cup of cheese, scallions, butter, turkey, broccoli, and salt and pepper to taste.
Put in oven and bake for 50 minutes, stirring halfway through to combine ingredients well.
Top with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove and garnish with more scallions, if desired.
