Servings
Font
Back
4.8 from 15 votes

Italian Polenta Turkey Casserole

Layers of creamy polenta, Italian seasoned ground turkey & roasted cherry tomatoes make up this delicious, healthy, gluten free turkey casserole recipe!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 504 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 18 oz prepared polenta
  • ½ cup basil pesto click link for homemade recipe
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional topping

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onions & mushrooms, saute 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  4. Add the ground turkey and cook through.
  5. Add the Italian seasoning to the ground turkey.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Place the polenta in the bottom of a baking dish.
  8. Cover with the pesto.
  9. Top with the cooked ground turkey mixture.
  10. In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  11. Pour the tomatoes over the turkey.
  12. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  13. Remove from the oven and top with the parmesan cheese, if you would like.

Notes

  • You can purchase prepared polenta at the grocery store, usually found near the pasta, or make your own polenta at home before preparing this recipe.
  • This recipe is gluten free.
  • Leftover shredded turkey can be used in place of the ground turkey. Add two cups of cooked, shredded turkey to the sautéed veggies with the Italian seasoning. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.

  • This casserole can be reheated in the oven or microwave. 

    In the oven, cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. In the microwave, place the casserole in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.

  • In the oven, cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
  • In the microwave, place the casserole in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4serving Calories 504kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 708mg (30%) Potassium 688mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1195mg (24%) Vitamin C 19.4mg (22%) Calcium 267mg (27%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 504

% Daily Value*

Serving 4serving
Calories 504kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 708mg 30%
Potassium 688mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1195mg 24%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 22%
Calcium 267mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%

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