More turkey left from your holiday dinner than you planned for? This Leftover Turkey Skillet is a one pan meal that takes care of that leftover turkey!
I always cook way too much turkey for Thanksgiving. I have my go to leftover turkey recipes like Turkey Pot Pie and a Leftover Turkey Casserole that use the majority of my leftovers. However, I usually have just enough turkey left that I would rather use than freeze. This Leftover Turkey Skillet is quick, easy and a complete meal in one pan!
How to make this Leftover Turkey Skillet:
- Measure out and prepare the ingredients.
- Put the butter in a large skillet and bring it to a sizzle over medium heat.
- Add the orzo and the rice. Continually stir.
- When you notice the first few orzo/rice pieces starting to brown, add the onions and the garlic.
- When the majority of the orzo/rice has browned, add the frozen broccoli and carefully pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid or sheet of foil and simmer until the rice is done and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- While you are waiting for the rice to cook, whisk the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, celery seed, salt, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and pepper together and set aside.
- Stir the turkey and ham into the rice.
- Stir the cream of chicken soup mixture into the rice.
- Once everything in the skillet is heated through, sprinkle with cheese and serve.
What can I make with dry turkey breast?
Did you have a small mishap and ended up with dry turkey and now you are wondering what to do with it? First of all don’t worry! It happens to everyone now and again. The best option is to use your dry turkey in a recipe like this one or in a Turkey Casserole. That way the sauces in those recipes can moisten and make up for what you turkey is lacking.
How long is leftover turkey good for?
It’s best to eat or use leftover turkey within 3-4 days of cooking it as long as it has been properly stored in a refrigerator. If you aren’t able to eat it within that time frame then freezing it is an excellent option!
Leftover Turkey Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1/2 Cup Orzo
- 1/2 Cup White Rice
- 1/4 Cup Onions, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 12 oz Bag of Frozen Broccoli Florets
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 tsp Celery Salt
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 Tbs. Lemon Juice
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 Cups Leftover Turkey, chopped
- 1 Cup Diced Ham or Ham Cubes
- 1/2-1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Measure and prepare the ingredients.
- Put the butter in a large skillet and bring to a sizzle over medium heat.
- Add the orzo and the rice. Continually stir.
- When you notice the first few orzo/rice pieces starting to brown, add the onions and the garlic.
- When the majority of the orzo/rice has browned, add the frozen broccoli and carefully pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid or sheet of foil and simmer until the rice is done and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- While you are waiting for the rice to cook, whisk the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, celery seed, salt, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and pepper together. Set aside.
- Stir the turkey and ham into the rice.
- Stir the cream of chicken soup mixture into the rice.
- Once everything in the skillet is heated through, sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is now my favorite way to use leftover turkey! So flavorful and delicious. We all loved it!
We made this with our Thanksgiving leftovers and it came out so well! Gives the turkey a new life…and makes me feel great about not wasting food once my family is sick of eating plain leftovers!