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This easy one pot turkey noodle casserole recipe is packed with egg noodles and veggies in a creamy sauce. A delicious way to use up leftover turkey and sure to be a family favorite!
Easy Turkey and Noodle Recipe
I guess you can never have too many easy leftover turkey recipes, especially after Thanksgiving. After I posted my Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Casserole, a few of you wrote to ask for an easy turkey casserole made on the stove. So, here it is — One Pot Turkey Noodle Casserole made with leftover turkey in the Dutch oven!
The goal is to use what you have and use up Thanksgiving leftovers in a quick and easy dinner. After all, you probably want a break from cooking after the holidays!
This leftover turkey casserole is made with just a few simple ingredients — you probably have most of them in your pantry. You can also add your favorite seasonings or different pasta or cheese. This easy recipe is very versatile! My family also loves leftover turkey stuffing casserole and these easy turkey sliders.
Ingredient Notes
Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients you need. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Leftover Thanksgiving turkey — from a whole turkey or turkey breast cut into bite size pieces.
- Chicken broth — or turkey broth if you have it
- Frozen vegetables — mixed vegetables, green beans, peas or whatever you have.
- Egg noodles — You can also sub your favorite short pasta shapes.
- Heavy cream — for the creamy sauce
- Seasoning — sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried minced onions and herbes de Provence seasoning. Italian seasoning or dried parsley are good substitutions.
- Cheese — a blend of Monterey Jack cheese and Parmesan. I’ve made it with mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese, and it’s just as good.
How to Make Leftover Turkey Noodle Casserole
Just add your leftover turkey to a pot or skillet. Then, add some noodles, broth or water, and throw in some seasonings and frozen veggies. I used egg noodles in this casserole, but you can add your favorite pasta.
Egg noodles cook fast, so when they’re getting soft, stir in some cream, and let everything hang out for a little bit. The liquid will start to thicken, and then, you can add some cheese.
I added a little fresh parsley to brighten the casserole up, but it’s optional. And, that’s all there is to it! My family said this turkey noodle casserole is one of the best leftover turkey recipes ever — no matter how you make it!
Recipe Tip
The casserole may seem a little soupy at first, but will thicken up quickly as it sits.
If you feel the casserole needs more liquid, you can add a little extra cream.
For a baked casserole, after adding the cheese, you can spoon the noodle mixture into a baking dish and bake until bubbly.
Storage
Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months for best taste. It reheats well in the microwave.
What Else can be Made with Leftover Turkey?
One Pot Turkey Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups cooked turkey diced
- 4 cups egg noodles about 12 oz
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onions
- 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence seasoning or Italian seasoning or dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and turkey to a large pot or Dutch oven, and heat until warm on medium heat.
- Stir in egg noodles, spices and broth, and frozen vegetables, and heat over medium high heat until just boiling. Cover, and cook for about 5 minutes or until noodles start to get soft, stirring frequently
- Reduce heat to medium, stir in heavy cream, and cook uncovered until liquid starts to reduce and thicken and noodles are cooked, stirring occasionally
- Sir in cheese, and top with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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You’re basically making home made cream of chicken soup right in the pot. Brilliant.
Quick, easy to put together. Tastes and smells wonderful.
Made this with leftover turkey breast. So easy and tasty. I always have the rest of the ingredients on hand. Yummy Yummy.