Hearty & Healthy Low-Fat Turkey Skillet
This one-pan turkey skillet is packed with flavor and lean protein, making it an ideal choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% lean or higher
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 1 diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce can, undrained
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for extra depth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey, break it up, and cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes); drain excess fat.
- Sauté onion and garlic with the turkey until the onion softens (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasonings; garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or corn. For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.