Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a savory one-pan dinner made with lean turkey, tender zucchini, and simple herbs for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Slice zucchini and add to the skillet.
- Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir.
- Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Avoid adding too much broth to prevent excess moisture.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best texture.
- Add lemon juice at the end for brightness if desired.
Food safety: if you cook the turkey yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg