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How to Make Turkey Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey rice is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other time you have leftover turkey. This recipe is a great way to use up those leftovers and create a new, flavorful meal that your family will love.

Not only is turkey rice a great way to use up leftovers, but it is also a quick and easy recipe to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and comforting meal on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cooked turkey leg
  • 1 cooked turkey thigh
  • ½ cooked turkey breast, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • ¾ cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced red pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine leftover turkey leg, thigh, and breast meat in a stockpot over high heat; add chicken broth and onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer, flipping turkey pieces over halfway, until meat falls off the bone, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer turkey pieces to a bowl and let cool until safe to handle.
  • Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil and stir in rice. Season with black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Reduce heat to medium and let rice simmer until it starts to plump up, about 10 minutes.
  • Pick turkey meat off the bone and chop into small pieces. Stir into the rice, adding more broth as needed. Cook over medium-low heat until rice reaches desired tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Smash green onions, red pepper, and cilantro together for the salsa. Taste and season turkey rice as desired, then scoop into serving bowls and top with salsa.

    • Nutrition

    443 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 2539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 48g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 564mg

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