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easy ground turkey and rice recipes - A steaming skillet of ground turkey and rice mixed with red peppers and onions

One-Pan Savory Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet

A quick, nutritious, and flavorful one-pot meal that combines lean ground turkey, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
Step 2: Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the meat juices and oil. Toast the rice for 1 minute.
Step 5: Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce. Stir to combine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6: Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 7: Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving. If using brown rice, increase the broth to 2.5 cups and the simmer time to 40-45 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 580 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: easy ground turkey and rice recipes, one pan turkey rice, healthy ground turkey dinner, 30 minute meals, ground turkey meal prep

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