Skinny Bride's Guide to Turkey and Rice Casserole

Name: Skinny Bride's Guide to Turkey and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; ¾ cup uncooked regular long grain brown rice; ¾ cup uncooked wild rice; 1 (10 ounce) containerrefrigerated reduced-fat alfredo sauce; 1 cup nonfat sour cream; ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 cups cut-up cooked turkey; 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed; ½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs (I make my own with oven dried bread); 2 teaspoons olive oil

Servings: persons

5 cups water
¾ cup uncooked regular long grain brown rice
¾ cup uncooked wild rice
1 (10 ounce) containerrefrigerated reduced-fat alfredo sauce
1 cup nonfat sour cream
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 cups cut-up cooked turkey
1 (12 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs (I make my own with oven dried bread)
2 teaspoons olive oil

1
In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, brown rice and wild rice to boiling .
2
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until rices are tender.
3
If necessary, drain.
4
Heat oven to 350F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
5
In very large bowl, mix pasta sauce, sour cream, broth, Parmesan cheese, thyme and pepper until well mixed.
6
Stir in rice mixture, turkey and vegetables.
7
Spoon into baking dish.
8
In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over turkey mixture.
9
Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, ¾ cup uncooked regular long grain brown rice, ¾ cup uncooked wild rice, 1 (10 ounce) containerrefrigerated reduced-fat alfredo sauce, and more.

Yes, Skinny Bride's Guide to Turkey and Rice Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!