Description
Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini & Rice is a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for another 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the rice and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (or according to rice package instructions) until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg