Cheesy Yellow Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet (30-Minutes)
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cheesy Yellow Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet (30-Minutes)
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This Cheesy Yellow Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet is a quick weeknight dinner full of great flavor! It's packed with flavorful rice, lean ground turkey and tender zucchini and onions! The whole family will love this one and if you're lucky enough to have leftover rice, it makes the best lunches the next day!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry yellow rice (168g)
- 1.25 lb. 93/7 lean ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion (100g) diced
- 4 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water (60g)
- 2.5 Tbsp tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves I use frozen
- 1 medium zucchini (200g) cut into half-moons
- 1 cup shredded cheese (112g) (sharp cheddar, Mexican or Colby Jack)
Optional for serving:
- cilantro chopped or torn
- sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- tortilla chips
- salsa
Instructions
- Fill a pot with 2.5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add rice; reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
- Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and set to medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking the meat with a wooden spoon as you go, for about 5 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Add the water, taco seasoning and tomato paste and stir to combine. Simmer for about 2-3 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the zucchini and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies have started to soften, about 5-6 minutes.
- Once rice is done, add it to the skillet and mix it in with everything else. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle cheese over top and place a lid on the skillet and let sit until cheese is melted (or if cooking in an oven-safe skillet you can broil for 1-2 minutes until cheesy).
- Top with sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips, salsa, etc. and enjoy!
Notes
- Store rice and turkey skillet in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To reheat, place damp paper towel over microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Time saving tips:
- Go ahead and wash zucchini and set out to dry. Cut into half moons. Chop onions.
- The rice takes longest, so make that part easier on yourself by having it already cooked and ready to mix in (store-bought or try my homemade yellow rice)
- Or skip cooking rice altogether and grab a bag of cooked yellow rice from the grocery store. One less thing to worry about, just microwave and mix in!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of skillet (338g)
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
39.7g
(13%)
Protein
34.2g
(68%)
Fat
14.5g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5.6g
(28%)
Cholesterol
127.5mg
(43%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
3.8g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of skillet (338g) | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.7g | 13% |
| Protein | 34.2g | 68% |
| Fat | 14.5g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 127.5mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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