Use up that leftover turkey in this Healthy Turkey Tetrazzini! Warm, comforting and nutritious, this recipe is a win-win with the entire family! Made in under 30 minutes, it’s a one-pot dish that will soon become a family favorite!
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Why You Need Turkey Tetrazzini
You have a plethora of leftover turkey and need something fun, fresh, and easy!
This recipe is all those things and more. Plus, you can even make it dairy-free for those in your family with food allergies!
What You need to make this recipe
Note, not pictured are onions and water that you will need to make this Healthy Turkey Tetrazzini!
To Make this Dairy-Free:
- Swap the cream cheese for the dairy-free Trader Joe’s or alternative vegan cream cheese variety.
- Country Crock has a new plant-based cream that works great in place of the half and half!
how to make this recipe
This one-pot Healthy Turkey Tetrazzini recipe couldn’t be easier to make!
(1) Start by sauteing the oil with the onions, mushrooms, garlic and salt and pepper.
(2) Stir in the carrots, peas, and water and cover. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes.
(3 + 4) Stir in the cream cheese and half and half and let cook, about 3 to 4 minutes.
(5) Stir in the cooked turkey.
(6) Then toss in your cooked pasta noodles.
Viola, you’re done! It’s so super easy and simple to make this Healthy Turkey Tetrazzini! Plus, it’s ready in under 30 minutes or less!
Top with your favorite chopped herbs and serve with a side salad or garlic bread – your choice!
recipe notes
Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this recipe:
- Vegetables
- The more, the merrier! Use what you have and what your family likes.
- If you have cooked vegetables, you will not need to cover and cook them in the water. I’d still recommend adding the water to help thin out the sauce.
- Dairy
- I’ve never made this dairy free with a plant based cream cheese and plant based half and half alternative. If you do, please let me know how it tastes!
- Protein
- Feel free to sub in cooked chicken or whatever white meat protein you have!
- Pasta
- Use a whole grain to boost the fiber, or swap in a gluten free for those who are gluten sensitive.
- Swap in a hearts of palm pasta or zoodles if you are looking to lower the carbs.
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Healthy Turkey Tetrazzini
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped baby bella mushrooms
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 3/4 cup peas
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 oz light cream cheese
- 3/4 cup skim half and half
- 6 oz angel hair pasta cooked
- 2 cups cooked chopped turkey breast
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Pour the olive oil in a medium stove top pan that has a lid. Saute the onions, mushrooms, garlic and salt and pepper for 3 minutes.
- Add in the carrots, peas and water. Cover, then cook over medium to low heat for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Carrots should be able to be punctured easily with a fork.
- Remove cover and stir in the cream cheese and half and half. Continue to mix over medium heat until combined.
- Stir in the chicken, pasta and parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container and use within 5 days, or freeze and reheat within 3 months.
Notes
- Vegetables
- The more, the merrier! Use what you have and what your family likes.
- If you have cooked vegetables, you will not need to cover and cook them in the water. I’d still recommend adding the water to help thin out the sauce.
- Dairy
- I’ve never made this dairy free with a plant based cream cheese and plant based half and half alternative. If you do, please let me know how it tastes!
- Protein
- Feel free to sub in cooked chicken or whatever white meat protein you have!
- Pasta
- Use a whole grain to boost the fiber, or swap in a gluten free for those who are gluten sensitive.
- Swap in a hearts of palm pasta or zoodles if you are looking to lower the carbs.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Anne Jeffcoat says
When freezing and reheating, what temperature and how long would you suggest? Should it be completely unthawed before going in the oven?
Elizabeth Shaw says
If you are defrosting and reheating in the microwave (most common method I’ve had readers do), then it just needs to get to 165 degrees F. How big your container is and how much you froze will dictate how long to put in your microwave (as well as how much power your microwave has.) When I freeze a 2-3 serving portion, it usually takes me 5-8 minutes when partially defrosted to reheat in the microwave or when defrosted and reheated on the stove just 3 to 5 minutes.