Easy Turkey and Rice Casserole

Cozy up with the ultimate comfort food—this Easy Turkey and Rice Casserole is a family-favorite dinner packed with flavor and hearty ingredients. Featuring tender ground turkey, fragrant sautéed onions and garlic, creamy mushroom soup, and a medley of peas and carrots, every bite is a delicious blend of savory goodness. Perfectly cooked white rice soaks up the cheesy, creamy sauce, while a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping adds irresistible crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this casserole is an easy weeknight meal that's both wholesome and satisfying. Plus, it's made with pantry staples like chicken broth and dried thyme for a no-fuss recipe you'll turn to again and again. Serve it warm with a side salad or crusty bread for a crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to hit the spot!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots mix
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Use a spoon to break the turkey into small pieces as it cooks.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked white rice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen peas and carrots, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter together until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Easy Turkey and Rice Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2009.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2505.9

Total Fat 122.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 517.2mg	0%
Sodium 5272.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.8g
Protein 152.4g	0%

Vitamin D 99.4IU	0%
Calcium 1212.2mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 1364.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.7%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 32.1%