Turkey and Green Chile Stuffing Casserole

[MsJacquiiC]

Let's talk about turkey! Turkey breast is a lean protein source that keeps skin, cell membranes and muscles healthy.

Turkey and Green Chile Stuffing Casserole
Preparation Time 25 min | Cooking Time 60 min:
6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 4 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing mix
• 1 cup Green Giant? Niblets? whole kernel corn (drained) or frozen corn
• 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso? chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 turkey breast tenderloins (about 3/4 lb each)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt

Steps

• Heat oven to 350?F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in stuffing mix, corn, chiles and water. Spread stuffing mixture in baking dish.
• Sprinkle both sides of turkey tenderloins with chili powder and peppered seasoned salt. Place on stuffing, pressing into stuffing mixture slightly. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
• Bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until juice of turkey is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170?F).

Nutritionals

• Calories: 320 Cal
• Protein: 32.0g
• Carbohydrates: 38.0g
• Fat: 5.0g

Covering the dish while cooking helps thoroughly cook the turkey and keep it moist. Uncovering for the last 10 minutes will lightly brown and dry the top so it's more attractive.