Spanish Rice Turkey Casserole

Name: Spanish Rice Turkey Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (6.8 ounces each) Spanish rice and pasta mix; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 4 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken; 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Everyone in my family loves this casserole, even my eighty-year-old grandparents who aren't big fans of Mexican food. Mild green chilies, tender cubes of turkey, tomatoes and lots of cheese make a mouthwatering filling.—Ann Herren, Pulaski, Tennessee

Ingredients

2 packages (6.8 ounces each) Spanish rice and pasta mix
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Directions

In a large skillet, saute rice and vermicelli in butter until golden brown. Gradually stir in the water, tomatoes and contents of rice seasoning packets. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, corn, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir in rice mixture.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 348 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Chicken Casserole in Taste of Home February/March 2007

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I_Fortuna

Jan 1, 2018

I make my own Mexican rice. Very easy. First roast the rice and vermicelli (broken spaghetti) in the dry pan used to cook the rice. Add 2 cups of broth to one cup rice/verm mixture. I add chile powder, cumin and oregano. Cook the rice before adding the tomato products because the acidic nature of tomatoes will cause the rice to take longer to cook. I would use less water to cook the rice because more liquid will be added later.
Cynthia

May 26, 2017

I rarely try a recipe online that is so good the first time you make it! I used leftover homemade Spanish rice and added a little chicken broth. I also doubled the cheese -- 1 cup in the mix and 1 cup sprinkled on top. I used 1/2 can creamed corn instead of whole kernel. (Used the other half to go in my Mexican cornbread to go with it.) I only used about 2 cups chicken and it was plenty. This recipe is a keeper and we loved it!
Charlotte

Apr 2, 2017

Mi y mi amiga hizo este receta. Me encanta la receta porque es muy facil cocinar. Tom?a mas or menos un hora que preparar. Mi cosa favorita del receta es los ingredientes fui mullido pero la maize a?adido poco mascar.
cathycooking

Sep 24, 2015

This was tasty and moist. It was a great way to use up leftover turkey. It made a lot. Would probably add more turkey next time or cut the recipe in half and keep 3 cups turkey. We will make it again.
habenaroman

Jun 5, 2015

Very good.
grniis2

Sep 15, 2013

The taste was amazing in this dish. I did substitute cooked ground beef in place of turkey. I live with my brother and he is not a big turkey fan. He loved this, even had seconds.Thanks for the recipe!
skipperstrucking

Apr 3, 2012

Great taste and easy to put together. I used boneless chicken breast and thighs instead of turkey because that is what I had on hand. Recipe is a good size to feed crew of hearty eaters.
cathywood99

Feb 27, 2012

This is great. Just now eating it. I used canned chicken instead of Turkey and I used one can of Petite diced tomatoes and a cup of salsa. I also out some cooked onions in it. Other than that it is a great recipe. Family loved it.
frazierheidi

Dec 4, 2011

We've made this recipe over and over, using cooked chicken instead of turkey, and everyone loves it.
katehugs

Sep 15, 2011

Every time I share this dish I get asked for the recipe. This is one of my sons favorite dishes. I use fresh sweet corn instead of canned. Yummy.