Mexican Turkey Noodle Casserole

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Total Time:
1 hr 30 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 hr 0 min
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for preparing the pan
  • 10 ounces fine vermicelli noodles in bundles (fideo)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon New Mexican chile powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes and juices, crushed
  • 1 to 2 chipotles en adobo, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 2 cups diced cooked turkey, chicken, or smoked chicken breast
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped queso anejo or feta cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush an 8 x 8-inch casserole dish with oil. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the raw noodle bundles, and saute turning with a pair of tongs until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the noodles and any pieces to a plate.

Saute the onion in the same skillet, over medium heat, until light golden, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, ground coriander, oregano, chile powder, and bay leaf, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and the chipotles, increase the heat to high, and cook for 2 minutes, until thickened. Add the broth and noodles to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer, lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the noodles with a spoon. Stir in the turkey. Turn the mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the cheese over and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.

In a small serving bowl, stir together the sour cream and fresh coriander. Serve the casserole with the flavored sour cream and the lime wedges on the side.

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  • on February 27, 2011

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    What should I have as a side with this?

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  • on December 08, 2010

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    This is a great way to use leftover Turkey! I followed the recipe exactly and is has wonderful layers of flavor. I used 2 Chipotles in Adobo and I think it was right at the edge of my heat level. I may only use one the next time, but there will be a next time!

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  • on December 05, 2010

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    Loved it! I didn't have vermicelli so I used angel hair instead and I didn't sauté it. I also used cheddar cheese because I didn't have a Mexican cheese around. Like imacouleegirl said, it sounds like a weird recipe, but it was VERY tasty. I think I'll be making this one again with the suggested ingredients!

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