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Aunt Bee's Cheesy Turkey, Tomato and Zucchini Casserole

Aunt Bee's healthy CHEESY TURKEY, TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE is full of fresh Italian flavors for an easy dinner that the entire family can enjoy! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground turkey breast you can substitute with an equal amount of ground chicken or ground beef, if preferred
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. zucchini about 3 small, diced
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice I used a microwaveable cup of Minute Rice
  • 1 14.5 ounce can Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat about 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey, onion, and garlic in the skillet until no longer pink. Drain off any fat and return meat to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Stir in zucchini and cook over medium heat for about 5 more minutes. Stir in rice, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  4. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes (or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly).

Notes

  • Cooking for Just Two? Just cut the ingredients in half and prepare the casserole in an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Want to Prep Ahead? Prepare the casserole as instructed through Step 3. Top with the mozzarella cheese, allow to cool to room temperature, and then wrap tightly. Freeze the casserole for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, just thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight. Proceed with baking as instructed in Step 4.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the recipe Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 22.4g (7%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 8.1g (12%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Cholesterol 75.4mg (25%) Sodium 492.5mg (21%) Fiber 3.7g (15%) Sugar 4.6g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the recipe
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 22.4g 7%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 8.1g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 75.4mg 25%
Sodium 492.5mg 21%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Sugar 4.6g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.