Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake

This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • cup light cream cheese

  • ½ cup fat-free milk

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium zucchini, trimmed, halved and thinly sliced

  • 2 cups sliced button mushrooms

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 8 ounces turkey breast tenderloin, cut into thin-bite size strips

  • 1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted and processed into crumbs, or 1/2 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon Snipped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice with water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Add cream cheese; stir until combined. Let stand 5 minutes. Add milk, egg, half of the cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt to rice. Stir to combine; set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini mixture to rice mixture.

  3. In the same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add turkey and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add to rice mixture; stir until combined. Spread mixture evenly in a 2-quart au gratin or rectangular baking dish. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle over turkey mixture.

  4. Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown. If desired, top with parsley.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321 Calories
13g Fat
33g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g 38%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 336IU 7%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Folate 39mcg 10%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 2mg 8%
Magnesium 71mg 17%
Potassium 488mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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