Ground Turkey Orzo Skillet with Tomatoes
An easy one pan meal with loads of flavor that only takes 30 minutes.
Servings 4 people
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 8 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes (drain well)
- 1 cup orzo
Broth Mixture
- 1 cup tomato sauce (marinara works in a pinch)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
Topping
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a medium size pan with a lid. Turn on medium high heat.
- Add ground turkey, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Sauté until fully cooked. Add bell pepper and onion, sauté until almost translucent.
- Meanwhile, combine tomato sauce and chicken broth (or water). Whisk well to combine and set aside.
- Add drained can of fire roasted tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add orzo. Once orzo is golden brown, add tomato sauce/chicken broth (or water) mixture. Reduce heat to a low simmer and place lid on pan. Stir once every 5 minutes to prevent orzo from sticking.
- Dinner is done once liquid is fully absorbed into orzo. Top with cheese and basil if desired. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, serve & enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg