Leftover turkey only means one thing—the holidays! If you cook a big bird for the entire family, then you’re bound to have leftovers. Give your favorite poultry another round by making our leftover turkey casserole with kale and wild rice!

This recipe is so yummy, you’ll be making this dish all year long with leftover chicken. Seriously, it’s that good!

We included chopped pecans for their buttery crunch and a little Parmesan cheese for its complementary fruity, nutty flavor. The result is a hearty, scrumptious casserole that’s table-ready in an hour or less.

Leftover turkey casserole with kale and wild rice in a dish and ready to eat for dinner.

Leftover Turkey Casserole with Kale and Wild Rice

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Turkey doesn’t have nine lives, but give it another with our leftover turkey casserole with kale and wild rice.
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Ingredients
 

Yield: 8 servings
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  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or all-purpose einkorn flour
  • 14.5 oz can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 leaves bunch kale, deveined, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cups turkey, cooked, or chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 2 cups wild rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees then coat a 2-qt casserole dish with cooking spray. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper and thyme then stir to combine.
  • Cook until onions become tender and translucent—about 3–4 minutes—then add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine.
  • Cook flour and veggies together for about 30 seconds then add chicken broth and stir until flour is completely dissolved in the broth. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add kale and toss to combine. Allow kale to cook in the sauce for about 2 minutes or until it becomes dark green and begins to become tender. Add cooked turkey (or chicken), wild rice and Parmesan cheese then stir until combined.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish and top with chopped pecans. Bake about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly then remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pair this dish with our mind-blowing garlic knots for a complete meal!
Author: Cheryl Najafi
Course: dinner
Calories: 394kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 832mg, Potassium: 208mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g
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Leftover turkey casserole with kale and wild rice recipe