Spicy Pepper Jack Cheese Rice with Turkey - The Weary Chef

Ingredients

• 16 ounces turkey
• 3 tablespoons diced pepperoncinis or pickled jalapenos or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cloves crushed garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (use 2 cups if you drain the meat)
• 1/4 cup milk or half and half
• 3 ounces pepper jack cheese (approximately 3 slices torn into pieces)
• diced tomatoes optional
• additional pickled peppers optional