5 from 12 votes
Cheesy Ground Turkey Rice Skillet with Marinara Sauce
This skillet dish combines ground turkey, shredded zucchini, and cooked rice in a savory marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The cooked turkey and vegetables blend with tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, resulting in a hearty, cheesy casserole with a browned cheese crust from broiling. Fresh basil adds a light herbal finish to the warm, comforting main course.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced, large, yellow
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 zucchini shredded (1/2 cup, small
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste, optional
- 25 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup brown rice cooked, or white rice cooked
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- basil for garnish, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring and breaking apart the turkey with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce, cooked rice, and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella. Stir until combined and cheese is melted. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat the broiler. Place the skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Watch closely. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil. Serve.
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Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months for meal prep convenience.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
792mg
(33%)
Potassium
732mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
764IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.