Best 7 Hearty Turkey Rice Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes exude comfort and satisfaction like a hearty bowl of turkey rice. Whether it's a cozy family meal, a hearty lunch break treat, or a comforting dinner after a long day, this classic dish transports taste buds to a state of pure bliss. With its delectable blend of savory turkey, fluffy rice, and an array of aromatic spices, hearty turkey rice is a culinary masterpiece that warms the soul and captivates the senses. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover the secrets to crafting the perfect bowl of turkey rice, exploring variations that cater to diverse palates, and uncovering hidden gems that elevate this dish to a new level of culinary artistry. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delightful adventure as we delve into the world of hearty turkey rice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY TURKEY & RICE



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We love this tasty dinner. It's quick to prepare, making it a great (and yummy!) meal when you're running late. You'll love the easy cleanup, too! -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups salsa
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, baked tortilla chips and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Add salsa, tomato sauce, bouillon and salt; heat through., Serve with rice, cheese, sour cream and, if desired, toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled turkey mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY RICE



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What ultimately sets a great holiday leftover dish apart from the rest? The answer: lots of flavor, not a lot of ingredients, and the ability to stand on its own rather than remind us of the meal it came from. This turkey rice, which is in fact a little more turkey than rice, checks all the boxes, and a fresh, 3-ingredient salsa adds the bright finishing touch.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Legs

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cooked turkey leg
1 cooked turkey thigh
½ cooked turkey breast, chopped
4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 yellow onion, diced
¾ cup uncooked white rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced red pepper
¼ cup cilantro leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine leftover turkey leg, thigh, and breast meat in a stockpot over high heat; add chicken broth and onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer, flipping turkey pieces over halfway, until meat falls off the bone, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer turkey pieces to a bowl and let cool until safe to handle.
  • Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil and stir in rice. Season with black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Reduce heat to medium and let rice simmer until it starts to plump up, about 10 minutes.
  • Pick turkey meat off the bone and chop into small pieces. Stir into the rice, adding more broth as needed. Cook over medium-low heat until rice reaches desired tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Smash green onions, red pepper, and cilantro together for the salsa. Taste and season turkey rice as desired, then scoop into serving bowls and top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 2539.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SPEEDY SPICY TURKEY RICE



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Put your leftover Christmas turkey and ham to good use with this super fast egg-fried rice

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tsp sesame oil
2 eggs , beaten
1 red chilli , sliced (optional)
small bunch spring onions , chopped
300g cold cooked rice (or use a pouch of straight-to-wok rice)
2 tbsp each soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce, plus extra to serve
85g frozen peas
2 thick slices ham , chopped
100g/4oz shredded leftover turkey

Steps:

  • Heat half the oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the eggs, swirl to coat the base of the pan and allow to set to an omelette, flip and cook for 1-2 mins. Once cooked, remove, shred and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pan, then stir-fry the chilli, if using, and spring onions for 1 min.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and the egg, and heat through, stirring, until piping hot. Serve immediately with some extra soy and sweet chilli sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 4.74 milligram of sodium

HEARTY TURKEY 'N' RICE SOUP



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Use the leftover cooked turkey in the fridge to speed up dinner. You'll be ladling up bowlfuls of goodness in only 30 minutes. -Maggie Brewer, Canandaigua, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon butter
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 cups chicken or turkey broth
12 ounces Velveeta, cubed
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot and mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, cheese, turkey, rice, bouillon, celery salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

LEFTOVER TURKEY FRIED RICE



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Quick, easy turkey fried rice. It conquers that need for something "different" after a day of roasted turkey and the fixin's.

Provided by LBURDICK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
1 medium onion, diced
½ cup frozen peas and carrots
2 tablespoons salted butter
3 cups cold cooked rice
2 cups diced cooked turkey
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon sesame oil, or as needed
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Coat a large pan with cooking spray. Add onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and butter; cook and stir, allowing butter to melt and veggies to thaw, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and stir in rice and turkey. Add soy sauce, 2 tablespoons at a time, and stir until rice takes on color. Push everything to the sides of the pan. Add sesame oil to the center of the pan and stir rice mixture until coated. Push everything to the sides of the pan again. Break eggs in the center of the pan. Scramble in the center until set, 2 to 3 minutes; then stir into rice mixture until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

TURKEY AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Enjoy your dinner with this hearty turkey casserole packed with rice and vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
3 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey
1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 package (8.8 oz) microwavable rice
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
3 cups coarsely crushed ridged potato chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heavily spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add broccoli; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • In large bowl, mix broccoli and onion, turkey, cheese, mayonnaise, soup, rice and water chestnuts until blended. Gently stir in roasted peppers. Spoon mixture into casserole dish. Top with potato chips.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg

HEARTY TURKEY AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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Got Leftovers? Try this recipe for your turkey leftovers and no one would ever suspect they are eating leftover turkey. This recipe brought to you compliments of Ladies Home Journal.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup long grain brown rice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons margarine
1 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed or 1 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups diced cooked turkey (3/4 lb.)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Slowly add chicken broth, water and sage.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon (3 tsp) of the butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until tender and liquid has evaporated, 10 minutes.
  • Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Heat oven to 400 degree F.
  • Grease bottom of shallow 2-quart baking dish with remaining 1 teaspoon butter.
  • Spoon rice into dish and top evenly with turkey.
  • Spoon mushrooms over turkey.
  • Whisk together soup and wine in bowl; pour over top of mushrooms.
  • Bake casserole until sauce is hot, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • (If top becomes too dark, cover loosely with foil during last 15 minutes of baking.) Sprinkle top with parsley.
  • Makes 6 servings.

Tips:

  • Use leftover turkey: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
  • Choose the right rice: Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine rice, works best in this recipe. Short-grain rice, such as sushi rice, will become too sticky.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions: Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any starch. This will help prevent the rice from becoming gummy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to this recipe, such as carrots, celery, or peas.
  • Season the rice to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a dash of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Serve the rice immediately: This dish is best served hot or warm. You can also store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This hearty turkey rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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