Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole
- 20 Minutes Prep1 Hour 5 Minutes Total
- 8 Servings
- 580 Calories per Serving
Leftover turkey? Bake it into a hearty casserole complete with veggies.
Ingredient List
- 4 cups cut-up cooked turkey
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 3 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton), heated
- 3 containers (10 oz each) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix turkey, vegetables, cooked wild rice, uncooked brown rice, salt and thyme. Stir in heated broth and Alfredo sauce. Pour into casserole. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, walnuts and butter; sprinkle over turkey mixture.
- Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until hot.
Tips
- To heat the chicken broth, measure it into a 2-cup microwavable measuring cup and microwave on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes or until almost boiling.
- The Alfredo sauce provides a creamy, rich flavor to this casserole; the reduced-fat variety helps trim the fat. The brown rice adds extra fiber.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 8
Serving size: 1 Serving (1&⅓ Cups)
Amount per serving (Calories ): 580
Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
---|---|---|
Total Fat | 23g | 35% |
Saturated Fat | 11g | 56% |
Trans Fat | ½g | % Value not available |
Cholesterol | 115mg | 39% |
Sodium | 880mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate | 60g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber | 6g | 27% |
Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
Sugars | 6g | % Value not available |
Protein | 35g | % Value not available |
Vitamin D | Value not available | 6% |
Vitamin E | Value not available | 4% |
Calcium | Value not available | 25% |
Iron | Value not available | 15% |
Potassium | 420mg | 12% |
Thiamin | Value not available | 15% |
Riboflavin | Value not available | 25% |
Niacin | Value not available | 40% |
Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 35% |
Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 15% |
Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 15% |
Phosphorus | Value not available | 45% |
Magnesium | Value not available | 25% |
Zinc | Value not available | 30% |
Manganese | Value not available | 70% |
Selenium | Value not available | 60% |
Copper | Value not available | 20% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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. |
Exchanges
- Starch 4,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 3,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 2oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving4