Description
This cozy Ground Turkey Orzo is a quick, flavorful one-skillet meal that mixes savory browned turkey with tender orzo and bright vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the bell pepper and zucchini so everything is ready to add.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in the diced bell pepper and zucchini and cook for 3–4 more minutes until they are just tender.
- Stir in the orzo, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10–12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Great for busy nights, meal prep, or a simple family dinner. Can be customized with different vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg