Lighter Turkey Casserole

Name: Lighter Turkey Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice blend; 3 cups cooked turkey; 1 yellow onion; 8 baby bella or cremini mushrooms; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup turkey or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder; 10 ounces frozen peas; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar (optional)

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6 servings
Calories
305 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lighter Turkey Casserole

Heather Dixon

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This turkey casserole is an easy, comforting, and delicious blend of turkey, wild rice, mushroom, peas and a sprinkle of cheese!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup wild rice blend
3 cups cooked turkey cubed or shredded
1 yellow onion diced
8 baby bella or cremini mushrooms diced
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup turkey or chicken broth
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder mixed with 1 tablespoon water
10 ounces frozen peas
1/2 cup sharp cheddar (optional) or asiago, gouda, or your other favorite cheese

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Instructions

Cook the wild rice blend as per package instructions.
Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and saute for 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
Add the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir for another minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and give it all a stir. Then, make a slurry in a separate small bowl with the arrowroot powder and an equal amount of water. Add the slurry to the pan and stir for a minute or two until it's thickened.
In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, add the cooked wild rice, cooked turkey, frozen peas, cheese, and onion mushroom sauce.
Stir all of the ingredients together, then transfer to the oven and cook covered for 15 minutes, or until it's warmed through. If you'd like to top it with extra cheese, you can do so in the last 5 minutes, then serve.

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 229mg (10%) Potassium 525mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 484IU (10%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	305kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	46mg	15%
Sodium	229mg	10%
Potassium	525mg	11%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	484IU	10%
Vitamin C	23mg	26%
Calcium	104mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%