Individual Turkey and Rice Casseroles
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Description
Use leftover turkey and quick cook rice to make Individual Turkey and Rice Casseroles in less than 20 minutes. They’re fast, easy, nutritious and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 8.8- oz pouch quick cook brown rice or long grain wild rice
- 1 cup reduced-fat milk
- 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
- 4 oz light cream cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 11/2 cups chopped cooked turkey breast
- ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and onions. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from pan and keep aside.
- While vegetables cook, prepare rice according to directions on the pack.
- Reduce heat to low and in the same skillet add milk and flour. Whisk continuously until flour dissolves and mixture begins to thicken. Should be done in about 1 minute.
- Add cream cheese and cook 3 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Stir constantly.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir. Add turkey, vegetable mixture, and rice to cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
- Divide mixture evenly into 4 (1-cup) ovenproof ramekins. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese and bake at 375°F for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.