Leftover Turkey and Brown Rice Casserole

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I wanted an easy rice casserole dish that used leftover turkey from Christmas. After looking at several, I came up with this one myself. I tried it on my family and they loved it.

Submitted by aturqoise
Updated on February 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 2 cups brown rice

  • 1 tablespoon margarine

  • 1 ½ teaspoons canola oil

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

  • 10 ½ fluid ounces whole milk

  • 1 cup diced cooked turkey, or more to taste

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Bring broth, rice, and margarine to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

  2. When the rice has about 20 minutes left, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add soup, milk, and turkey and stir until well combined. Cook until heated through.

  4. Mix the rice and soup mixture together. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and cover with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

I use up to 2 cups diced cooked turkey in this recipe.

Use the empty soup can to measure the milk.

This is a good basic dish that can support the addition of your favorite vegetable. Dried onions and garlic can be used if fresh isn't in the cupboard. Chicken can be used instead of turkey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329 Calories
11g Fat
43g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 926mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 287mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.