Leftover Chicken or Turkey Rice Casserole

**Mandy**'s Note:

I had a look at some of the other recipes like this on Recipezaar but mine is a little different so here it is. Occasionally we will have a roast turkey as a treat and this is what I make with the leftovers. I haven't made it with chicken yet but I'm sure it is just as tasty as with the turkey. It is also kid friendly, my 17 month old daughter will eat this no problem. (Cooking time includes 10 mins approx for cooking of rice)

• Total Time: 58 mins
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion , diced
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 red capsicum , chopped (bell pepper)
• 1 cup canned corn kernel
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 cups cooked rice
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 -2 tablespoon mustard (any is fine, choose your favourite)
• 250 g cooked chicken or 250 g cooked turkey , diced
• 100 g tasty cheese , shredded
• 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
• black pepper

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 180C and spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Heat oil in a frypan and add garlic and onion, saute for 3 minutes.
3. Add the capsicum, corn, 1/4 cup stock, thyme and pepper, cook until capsicum softens, approx 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the remaining stock, rice, sour cream and mustard. Add the chicken and remove from heat.
5. Stir in 1/3 of the cheese and parsley until well combined.
6. Transfer mix to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
7. Cook for approx 20-25 mins until the casserole is heated through and the cheese has melted.

Reviews

[rasully]

Loved this recipe :D I used 1tsp of dried thyme (as some reviews suggested the 1 1/2tsp was too much) and 1tbsp of course grain mustard. I also mixed in a tsp of parmesan into the rice, and added some mushroom, courgette and chopped fine green beans. Love it and will keep it for future use. Thank you. x

[WildLightning]

This sounded good, but for me the thyme was way to overpowering. If I make it again, I think I'll substitute the thyme with Italian seasoning.

[Boopsmom]

Great tasting recipe! I used green pepper instead of red because that is what I had on hand. Also used champagne cheddar for the same reason...... This recipe is a keeper! very tasty!!!!