Leftover Turkey Recipes
Tex-Mex Turkey and Rice Chili
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package Rice-A-Roni Spanish Rice
- 2 3/4 cups water
- 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
- 1 (15 or 16 ounce) can kidney beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14 1/2 or 16 ounce) can tomatoes or stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a 3 quart saucepan, combine rice-vermicelli mix, special seasonings, water, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, chili powder and cumin. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Top with cheese, sour cream and cilantro if desired.