Leftover Turkey (or Chicken) Casserole
Brown rice, leftover meat, vegetables, and a sprinkle of cheese combine to make this delicious casserole, a favorite that I've been making for years!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 467kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 1 large carrot chopped
- 1 cup snow peas chopped
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach chopped
- 3 cups cooked brown rice (room temperature or freshly cooked)
- 2 cups cooked turkey or chicken cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley
- ~1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups cheese of your choice (I like white cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees after you chop your vegetables.
- Heat the oil in a large stainless steel skillet.
- Add in the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot, along with some salt and pepper.
- Cook 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- Add in the snow peas and broccoli, along with a good splash of broth to keep the veggies moist.
- Once the green veggies have softened, stir in the spinach and cooked chicken or turkey.
- Cook just until the meat is warmed and the spinach has wilted. Add a splash more broth if need be.
- Finally, stir in the parsley and a bit more salt and pepper to taste.
- In a 9 x 13 baking dish, spread the brown rice in an even layer.
- Top with the vegetable/meat mixture.
- Lastly, top the veggie mix with some of your favorite cheese.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is lightly golden.
Notes
Nutrition facts based on using cooked chicken breast and two cups of cheddar cheese. WW SmartPoints: 14
Nutrition
Sugar: 2.3g | Fiber: 4g | Calories: 467kcal | Fat: 14.3g | Protein: 24.3g | Carbohydrates: 59.7g