Learn how to make creamy, cheesy, and hearty Instant Pot turkey and rice casserole that the whole family will love. It's perfect for using up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving and Christmas or roasted chicken after the weekend. You can make it without an oven.
3.5cupschicken stockturkey or vegetable stock are also fine
3cupsdiced turkey meatcooked
1cupfrozen peas
½cupfrozen corn
1teaspoondried rosemaryor fresh
To finish the casserole
⅔cupcreamheavy or half and half
1cupParmesan cheesegrated
1.5tablespoonlemon juicejuice of ½ lemon
¼teaspoonpepper
¼teaspoonsaltor to taste
1-2 tablespoonparsleyfor garnish
For buttery crumbs
10Ritz crackersabout ½ cup
¼cupbreadcrumbs like Panko
2tablespoonbuttermelted
½teaspoondried rosemaryoptional
Instructions
Turn the Instant Pot on Saute and add the olive oil, butter, onions, carrots and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times, to soften. Add the garlic, stir through the press Cancel.
Rinse the uncooked rice under cold water 2-3 times to remove some of the starch. Add the rinsed rice to the pot.
Add chicken stock, turkey, frozen peas, corn and rosemary and stir through. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot with a spatula to remove any stuck bits.
Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 5 minutes. Once the timer is done, quick release the pressure as soon as possible or the rice will continue to cook and soften.
Open the lid and stir the contents. Add the cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and pepper. Stir through to melt the cheese into the rice and for everything to get creamy. Taste for seasoning.
To make the buttery crumbs: Place the crackers in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until fine crumbs. Melt the butter in a small frying pan and once hot, add the crackers crumbs and breadcrumbs and stir through. Cook over medium heat until golden brown and aromatic. You can add a little dried rosemary or garlic powder to the crumbs for extra flavor.
Finish the casserole by topping it with the buttery crumb topping and fresh parsley. You can transfer the casserole into a baking dish or a large platter first before topping it with the crumbs.