Best Leftover Turkey or Chicken Casserole

Submitted by cookin mimi

"There always seems to be lots of turkey leftovers in our house. This casserole uses them and pleases my family as well as making a one-dish dinner. Hope you enjoy making and eating this dish!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup carrot, cut into thin coins
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup rice, uncooked
• 2 1⁄2 cups broth
• 10 1⁄2 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cooked turkey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons tarragon
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen green peas

directions

1. Brown onions, carrots, celery and garlic in oil until onions soften, about 5 minute.
2. Add rice and saute in the oil and veggie mixture until rice is golden.
3. Stir in broth, soup, salt and pepper. Cover pan and simmer 20-25 minutes till liquid is absorbed.
4. Add in turkey, lemon juice, tarragon and peas.
5. Pour mixture into 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
6. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees until bubbly hot.