Turkey Divan with Rice

This Turkey Divan with Rice is a flavorful, easy way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey and turn it into a comforting “round two” meal. Made with a creamy sauce, tender turkey, and fluffy rice, it’s topped with a golden, buttery panko topping for the perfect crunchy finish. This simple one-dish casserole is a great holiday leftover recipe the whole family will love.

Easy Turkey Divan with Rice Recipe

Turkey is a year-round staple in our home, we love it for sandwiches, and it often makes its way into a delicious “round two” meal like this Turkey Divan. If you’re familiar with classic Chicken Divan, this turkey version is just as comforting and a perfect way to use up holiday leftovers in a fresh, flavorful way.

What gives Turkey Divan its signature flavor is the curry powder. As with all divan-style dishes, curry is the star ingredient, bringing a warm, complex blend of spices that elevates the creamy cheesy sauce. Depending on the blend, especially the deeper red varieties, you may even get a hint of heat. It’s an easy, make-ahead, one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy days when you still want something hearty and satisfying.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Turkey Broccoli Rice Divan with leftover Thanksgiving turkey: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Leftover Turkey – Roughly chopped roasted turkey.
• Rice – Cooked yellow rice or white rice.
• Canned Soup – One can cream of chicken with herbs soup or classic cream of chicken and one can broccoli cheese soup.
• Liquid – Evaporated milk gives the cheese sauce a rich taste.
• Mayo – Mayonnaise for a creamy texture.
• Veggies – Green onions and steamed broccoli florets make this a one dish meal.
• Peppers – I like to add a jar of diced pimentos for added flavor. This is optional.
• Seasonings – Garlic salt, onion powder and curry powder. You can adjust the curry powder to your taste.
• Cheese – Shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a melty cheesy flavor.
• Crumb Topping – Panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.

How to Make Turkey Divan with Rice Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Dish – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f and spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 
• Combine – Stir together the rice, chopped turkey, canned soups, evaporated milk, mayonnaise, pimentos (if using), green onion, garlic salt, onion powder, curry powder, broccoli and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese.
• Transfer to Dish – Pour evenly into the baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheese.
• Mix Butter and Breadcrumbs – Toss the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly on top.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Turkey Divan

• One large bowl and one small bowl.
• Balloon whisk.
• Cheese grater.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Sharp knife and cutting board.
• 13×9-inch baking dish.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Creamed Soup – I don’t cook often with canned soups, but they work like a charm in this recipe. You can use regular cream of chicken soup if you’re unable to find the kind seasoned with herbs. You could use two cans and omit the broccoli soup. You can also use broccoli cheese soup.
• Cheese – You can adapt this recipe using another flavor of cheese than cheddar. Colby jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, swiss cheese or spicy pepper jack cheese.
• Mayonnaise – You can use sour cream in place of mayonnaise.
• Rice – You can use saffron rice, white rice or brown rice.
• Protein – You can also use cooked chicken in place of turkey with no other adjustments needed.
• Breadcrumbs – You can use dry breadcrumbs, fresh bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers on top.
• Adjust the Curry to Taste – For this casserole, I recommend that you start with 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder then taste and adjust to your personal taste.
• Dish Options – You can bake this recipe in a 13×9-inch casserole dish, eight 6-ounce ramekins or six 8-ounce ramekins. When baked in individual serving baking dishes the presentation is so pretty.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store Turkey Broccoli Rice Divan covered with plastic wrap, aluminum foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in individual portions in the microwave or in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes or so until heated through.
• Freezer – Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Turkey Recipes to Make

Whether it’s leftover turkey, deli turkey or ground turkey there are many ways to add it to your weekday meal rotation. A few more recipes using turkey that you may also like to try:

• Oven Roasted Turkey Recipe is sure to be the star of your holiday table.
• Cheesy Turkey Cranberry Crescent Ring is a family favorite!
• Best ever Chipotle Turkey Chili will warm you up from the inside out.
• Turkey Meatloaf Muffins made in a muffin pan.
• Slow Cooked Turkey Breast recipe is tender and juicy.
• Turkey Hash  recipe from Boulder Locavore.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13×9-inch Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives