Turkey-Rice Skillet

A quick, cheesy one-pan dinner featuring seasoned lean ground turkey, fluffy rice, and sweet green peas finished with mild cheddar.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.09/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• quick
• comfort food
• kid-friendly
• rich

Ingredients

• 2 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
• 3 cup white rice (pre-cooked pouches)
• 1 can canned sweet peas (15 oz can, drained)
• 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth
• 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (mild)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
2. Add ground turkey and diced yellow onion to the skillet. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking meat into small crumbles, until turkey is cooked through and registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
4. Add pre-cooked white rice, drained canned sweet peas, and gluten-free chicken broth. Simmer for 4 minutes until thoroughly heated and liquid is mostly absorbed.
5. Remove skillet from heat, scatter shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and cover with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts completely before serving.

Notes

Pre-cooked rice pouches keep this meal under thirty minutes with minimal effort.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 530
• Protein: 40.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 39.7 g
• Fat: 23.3 g
• Fiber: 3.5 g
• Sodium: 1111 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
• Sugar: 4.9 g
• Cholesterol: 150 mg