Ground Turkey Skillet
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Our ground turkey skillet is a healthy and delicious meal that’s quick and easy to make. With its flavorful combination of lean ground turkey, nutrient-packed spinach, protein-rich chickpeas, and colorful peppers, this dish is tasty and loaded with health benefits.
It’s all made in one skillet, making clean-up a breeze. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this Ground Turkey Skillet is a must-try recipe that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and energized.
For dinners the whole family will devour, try turkey pot pie with biscuits, chicken and stuffing, or honey garlic chicken bites. These are meals the kids will race to the table for!
What You’ll Love About this One-Pot Turkey Dinner
Probably the best thing about this dinner is that it’s perfect for meal prep. I’ve included the instructions for how to portion this out for lunches all week, And, you can freeze your portions, too! Healthy, filling, and totally yummy! This is the perfect recipe for taking to work or school.
What can I serve a turkey skillet?
This ground turkey skillet is perfect when served over a bed of flaky and tender rice, but you can also serve it up with quinoa, couscous, or another one of your favorite grains. Try egg noodles or ramen for a different flavor, and for a bit of creaminess, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the top of your bowl.
Ingredients
- Ground turkey: This is the main protein source for the recipe. Ground turkey is a lean and healthy meat that’s a great alternative to ground beef.
- Red and yellow bell peppers: These are colorful vegetables that add flavor, texture, and nutrition to the dish. The red and yellow peppers are diced, which means they’re cut into small pieces.
- Red pepper flakes: These are small, dried chili peppers that add heat and flavor to the recipe. Use them sparingly if you’re sensitive to spicy food.
- Chickpeas: Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a great source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients. They add texture and flavor to the skillet and make the dish more filling.
- Tabasco or any hot sauce: This is a condiment that adds heat and flavor to the recipe. Use it to your liking, depending on your preference for spiciness.
- Fresh spinach: This is a leafy green vegetable that’s packed with vitamins and minerals. It’s added to the skillet near the end of cooking to wilt slightly and add freshness to the dish.
Instructions
STEP ONE: Cook the ground turkey. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey. Break apart the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
STEP TWO: Add the peppers, onions, and seasonings. Add diced bell peppers, onions, garlic powder, red pepper flakes to the skillet. Saute for 7 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Add diced tomatoes and chickpeas. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
STEP THREE: Stir in the spinach. Add spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Let the entire mixture of flavors come together.
STEP FOUR: Serve. Serve hot over rice.
Tips and Recipe Notes
- If you use a non-stick skillet, you’ll prevent sticking and make clean-up fast and easy.
- Be careful that your veggies don’t get overcooked. They should be slightly crisp and just nicely tender.
- Add more or less red pepper flakes to adjust the spice level to your liking.
- If you need a lower-carb option, skip the rice and serve this skillet over cauliflower rice instead.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. You can also remove the meat by replacing the ground turkey with beyond meat or another meatless soy product.
How to Store Leftovers
This ground turkey one-pot dinner is easy to store. Just place the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 2 months. See below for instructions on how to meal prep using this skillet.
When it’s time to reheat the skillet, place your leftovers over medium heat, or use the microwave.
How to Meal Prep with a Ground Turkey Skillet
Depending on the size of your containers, add ¼-½ cup cooked rice to each container. Then, add the ground turkey and veggie mixture evenly between the containers. You can portion out the entire meal, or just your leftovers.
You can also freeze your containers (as long as they’re freezer-safe) for meal prep for up to 2 months. Fill them nice and full so there’s very little air in them.
FAQ
Yes! Any color bell pepper will work in this recipe. If you use yellow or orange, you can give your skillet a sweeter flavor.
Kale works really well in this recipe. Or you may omit the spinach altogether if you want.
Yes! You can use ground chicken or beef with very different flavors. Make sure to drain the ground beef well after cooking it.
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Ground Turkey Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 red bell pepper seeds and stem removed, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeds and stem removed, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
- 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey. Break apart the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the peppers, onions, and seasonings. Add diced bell peppers, onions, garlic powder, red pepper flakes to the skillet. Saute for 7 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Add diced tomatoes and chickpeas. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach. Add spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Let the entire mixture of flavors come together.
- Serve. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- If you use a non-stick skillet, you’ll prevent sticking and make clean-up fast and easy.
- Be careful that your veggies don’t get overcooked. They should be slightly crisp and just nicely tender.
- Add more or less red pepper flakes to adjust the spice level to your liking.
- If you need a lower-carb option, skip the rice and serve this skillet over cauliflower rice instead.
