Description
Instant Pot Turkey Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting, creamy, and hearty dish combining lean ground turkey, nutty wild rice blend, melted cheddar cheese, and savory aromatics. Prepared effortlessly in the Instant Pot, it delivers a smooth texture and rich flavor perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Grains
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup wild rice blend
Liquids and Dairy
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics and Turkey: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Cook diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant. Add ground turkey, breaking it up until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to build a flavorful base.
- Add Wild Rice and Broth: Stir in the wild rice blend, mixing well with the turkey and aromatics. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot gently to lift any browned bits for added flavor.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. This ensures the wild rice is tender and flavors are infused evenly.
- Release Pressure and Add Creaminess: Perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid, then stir in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed by adding fresh herbs or extra pepper. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley, chives, or toasted nuts for added brightness and crunch.
Notes
- Use a wild rice blend combining different rice varieties for quicker cooking and better texture.
- Don’t skip sautéing the turkey and aromatics as it deepens flavor.
- Use exact broth amounts to avoid undercooking or mushy rice.
- Perform quick pressure release to prevent overcooked, mushy rice.
- Stir gently when adding cheese to avoid clumping and achieve a smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, turkey casserole, wild rice, creamy casserole, easy dinner, weeknight meal, wholesome, family-friendly