Leftover Turkey Tuscan Orzo

Name: Leftover Turkey Tuscan Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (or olive oil spray for a slimming friendly version); 1 onion (, finely diced); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); ½ up (85g) sun-dried tomatoes (, rinsed for slimming version); 1 tsp garlic granules; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp paprika; 1 cup (150g) orzo pasta (uncooked); 2 ½ cups (300g) cooked turkey (, diced small); 2 tbsp white wine or stock (to deglaze pan, optional); 2 cups (500ml) hot chicken stock (using stock cubes or bouillon); 1 cup (250g) creme fraiche ( or sour cream); 2 cups (60g) fresh baby spinach; 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese (to serve (optional)); Lemon zest (, to garnish (optional)); Salt and pepper to season (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This Creamy Tuscan Orzo recipe is great for using up leftover Thanksgiving/ Christmas turkey. It is quick, easy, delicious AND slimming friendly too! By the way if leftover turkey is not in season this recipe works great with chicken too :)

Updated at: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:59:57 GMT