Description
Cheesy Turkey Rice is a heartwarming dish that combines tender ground turkey, fluffy rice, and a melty cheese topping, creating a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. This easy-to-make recipe is versatile enough to adapt with whatever ingredients you have on hand, ensuring every bite is full of flavor. Your loved ones will ask for seconds as they savor the creamy richness and delightful aroma that fills your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping the onion and garlic finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and paprika to the skillet; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked rice; mix well before adding chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese on top; cover for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg