Description
This Ground Turkey Orzo Skillet is a fast, flavorful, and healthy one-pan dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Made with lean turkey, tender orzo, juicy tomatoes, and fresh spinach, it’s the perfect weeknight meal for busy families, meal preppers, or anyone seeking nutritious comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking apart, until browned (6–8 minutes).
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the orzo to coat. Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off heat. Stir in baby spinach and Parmesan (if using) until wilted and melted.
- Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free orzo if needed to make this dish gluten-free.
- Toast orzo for a nuttier flavor before adding liquid.
- Omit cheese or use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.
- Add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini to bulk up the dish.
- Store leftovers for 4 days or freeze in portions for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Orzo Recipe, Ground Turkey Dinners, One Skillet Meals, Healthy Orzo Dinner, Turkey Pasta Recipe