5 from 9 votes
Easy Taco Skillet
Make dinner a breeze with this easy taco skillet recipe! Ground turkey, rice, veggies, and melted cheese come together in one pan for a flavorful, quick, and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
242 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 onion diced, large, yellow
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 zucchini shredded (1/2 cup, small
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 2 fire roasted tomatoes 14.5 oz cans
- 4 oz diced green chiles
- 1 cup brown rice cooked, or white rice cooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- cilantro optional toppings, diced, slices, pickled
- green onion
- tomato
- radish
- avocado
- jalapeño
- red onion
- queso fresco
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and red pepper; 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, cilantro, taco seasoning, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, green chiles, cooked rice, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Stir until combined and cheese is melted. Top with remaining 1/2 cup 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 desired toppings. We like to serve with tortillas or tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
439mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1044IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1044IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.