Turkey with rice is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that can be enjoyed as a main course for any occasion. Whether it's for a special holiday gathering or a cozy family dinner, this dish offers a perfect balance of succulent turkey, fluffy rice, and a medley of aromatic spices. This article explores the various cooking techniques, ingredient options, and serving suggestions to help you create a mouthwatering turkey with rice dish that will surely impress your taste buds and leave your guests craving for more.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP
Is there anything as warm as a bowl of soup made with the leftovers of a meal that you shared with your family?
Provided by Sarah
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine turkey carcass, halved onion, roughly chopped carrot, roughly chopped celery, halved garlic head, 1 teaspoon rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring mixture to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
- Remove turkey carcass and pull remaining meat from bones; reserve meat and discard carcass. Remove vegetables and bay leaves from stock using a slotted spoon and discard.
- Stir diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and onion powder into stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add cooked rice and turkey meat to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook until rice and turkey meat are warmed, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 4 g
HEARTY TURKEY & RICE
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
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
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
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
CHEESY RICE CASSEROLE WITH TURKEY
Gullah-Geechie cooking is all about one-dish meals, and this comforting rice casserole is just that. Instead of broccoli, which you'll commonly find in casseroles, I like to use a combination of shredded Brussels sprouts, carrots and red bell pepper for color and flavor.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the turkey breast on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the turkey is done, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes, then dice.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook until it bubbles and begins to smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, Brussels sprouts, carrots and bell pepper and sauté until the vegetables begin to become tender, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Combine the vegetables, rice, turkey, white Cheddar and 1 cup yellow Cheddar in a large bowl. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small bowl or microwave-proof glass measure, then add the panko and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the top along with the remaining cup yellow Cheddar.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender and the cheese is melted, about 15 more minutes.
THAI TURKEY AND RICE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add snap peas and carrots and cook 2 minutes. Add turkey and cook 1 minute, until golden brown on all sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and pepper flakes. Add mixture to pan and bring to a simmer. Add rice and stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
LEFTOVER TURKEY FRIED RICE
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
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
SPEEDY SPICY TURKEY RICE
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
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
TURKEY RICE CASSEROLE
The recipe for this creamy and comforting casserole came from my aunt as a way to use leftover turkey. I love it so much, however, that I don't wait for leftovers to make it. The green chilies provide the memorable flavor. -Tamy Baker, Kearney, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, celery and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 3 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir in milk. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until milk is steaming (do not boil). Stir in rice. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes., Add the turkey, soup, stuffing cubes, chilies and 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 3-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ZIPPY TURKEY AND RICE
Hearty and healthful, this yummy casserole is chock-full of rice, beans, tomatoes and cheese. Serve it with fresh fruit or a side salad for a comforting, satisfying meal. Kathleen Lindgren - Hackensack, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, picante sauce, chili powder and cumin; heat though. Remove from the heat, stir in kidney beans, 1/2 cup cheese and cooked rice. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURKEY AND RICE CASSEROLE
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
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
TURKEY CURRY WITH RICE
When I have leftover turkey and a hankering for non-holiday food, I make turkey curry with carrots, cauliflower and mango chutney to spoon over rice. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix the first 7 ingredients. Add carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes longer., Stir in turkey and chutney; heat through. In a small bowl, mix flour and coconut milk until smooth; stir into turkey mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with rice and, if desired, additional chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CHEESY TURKEY RICE CASSEROLE
This is a wonderful use of leftover turkey or you could even use chicken. You may also want to add potato chips to the top for some crunch.
Provided by BABYPHAT55
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Rice
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Combine cooked rice, turkey, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, onion, chopped green chiles, eggs, cilantro, and butter in a large bowl, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is set and top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 158.7 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 607.1 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CREAMED TURKEY OVER RICE
THIS IS one of our favorite ways to have leftover turkey. When I buy a turkey for my family of five, I choose the largest one I can find so we are sure to have plenty of leftovers. This recipe is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious. -Kathi Parker, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Reduce heat; stir in the turkey, milk, cheese, pimientos, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CATFISH CURRY
If you've never tried it, or you eat it infrequently, I strongly encourage you to try your hand at cooking this very versatile fish. I promise you that when properly prepared, catfish is "off the hook!" Try this curry recipe as an example.
Provided by Adrian Miller
Categories Main Dish Catfish
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse fillets under cold water and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Place catfish into a medium saucepan and add water, onions, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until fish is tender but not breaking apart, about 8 minutes. Transfer fish to a serving platter using a slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Bring the cooking liquid in the saucepan to a boil; continue to boil until it reduces to 1 cup, then keep warm over low heat.
- Combine flour, curry, and butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork or fingertips to form a smooth paste. Roll teaspoon-sized bits of paste into balls.
- Return the cooking liquid to a simmer. While stirring slowly and continuously, drop the balls into the liquid one at a time, letting each one dissolve before adding the next. Cook until the sauce returns just to a boil and thickens to the consistency of gravy, about 5 minutes. Check the seasoning.
- Pour the gravy over the fish and boiled rice, sprinkle some parsley on top, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 121.9 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 173.2 mg
TAIWANESE TURKEY RICE
Poach turkey in an anise, ginger, and scallion broth, then shred the meat and toss with a savory, lard-enriched sauce for this traditional Taiwanese preparation.
Provided by Clarissa Wei
Categories Thanksgiving Dinner turkey Green Onion/Scallion Ginger Anise Shallot Garlic Sake Soy Sauce Rice Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Turkey:
- If using a raw turkey breast, sprinkle turkey all over with salt; place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and chill, uncovered, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. (This will result in tender, flavorful meat.)
- Place turkey, scallions, ginger, and star anise in a stockpot. Pour in water to cover turkey by 1". Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, skimming foam from surface as needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 150°F, about 75 minutes. Transfer turkey to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle (internal temperature should rise to 165°F while the turkey cools).
- Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heatproof bowl; discard solids. Pour 3 cups stock into a large heatproof measuring glass and set aside for sauce; reserve remaining stock for another use.
- Shred turkey with a fork or your hands, removing and discarding skin (or shred along with meat if you prefer).
- If starting with leftover turkey: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread turkey in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle stock over, and cover tightly with foil. Cook until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
- Sauce:
- Heat lard in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Add shallots (it will not look like enough fat at first) and cook, stirring often, until softened into a single layer, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 20-25 minutes total. (Shallots will crisp as they cool.)
- Drain shallots in a fine-mesh sieve set over a heatproof bowl. Transfer shallots to paper towels to drain; set aside. (You don't need to salt them.) Heat shallot fat in a medium saucepan over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and just starting to color, about 3 minutes. Add michiu, soy sauce, sugar, 2 tsp. white pepper, and reserved 3 cups stock (if you are using leftover turkey, use chicken broth instead). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by half and glossy, about 25 minutes. Taste and add up to 2½ tsp. more white pepper if desired.
- To serve, divide rice among shallow bowls and pile shredded turkey over. Spoon 2-3 Tbsp. sauce over each bowl and top with reserved fried shallots.
RICE STUFFING FOR TURKEY
One of the simplest and best of a number of turkey stuffings I've tried. Cooking time is not given, because it depends on size of the turkey. (Time for cooking rice is included in preparation time).
Provided by echo echo
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the rice in 3½ cups water.
- Sauté the onion through garlic in the butter.
- Combine the rice and onion mixture with raisins through thyme, and mix thoroughly.
- Stuff the bird just before cooking.
LEFTOVER TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE
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.
Provided by aturqoise
Categories Turkey Casserole
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- When the rice has about 20 minutes left, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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.
- Mix the rice and soup mixture together. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 925.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
BASIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP
A nice basic soup, simple to make and an especially good use of your left over turkey meat!I like to serve it piping hot with different flavored crackers (like Sociables or Ritz or any type of vegetable flavoured crackers)
Provided by CookinwithGas
Categories White Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a dutch oven, on medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in oil until tender.
- Add broth, rice, celery and carrot; Cover and simmer 15 minute.
- Add peas, nutmeg, sage and salt & pepper to taste; simmer on low 10 minutes.
- Add the turkey and heat through.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, is best for this recipe. It cooks up fluffy and separate, and it won't stick together.
- Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking helps to remove the starch, which prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
- Use a large pot: The rice will expand as it cooks, so it's important to use a large pot to prevent it from boiling over.
- Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice: This helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot: Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. This will help the rice to cook evenly.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.
- Serve the rice immediately: Rice is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to keep the rice warm, you can place it in a warm oven or in a slow cooker.
Conclusion:
Turkey with rice is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following these tips, you can make the perfect turkey with rice that your family and friends will love.
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