Healthy Turkey Tetrazzini

4.8 from 10 votes

Use up that leftover turkey in this Healthy Turkey Tetrazzini! Warm, comforting and nutritious, this recipe is so easy to make! Made in under 30 minutes, it's a one-pot dish that will soon become a family favorite!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dinner Meals

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Liz Shaw

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.

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