Cheesy Ground Turkey & Rice Skillet – An easy one pan dinner that is hearty, family friendly, and loaded with veggies and protein. Budget friendly and gluten free.

There’s nothing better than an easy one pan dinner that comes together quickly and is full of flavor and nutrition! This ground turkey skillet dinner checks all the boxes and will definitely become a regular in your rotation. I love the versatility of this recipe (see swap suggestions below) and how simple it is to prepare.

A combo of lean ground turkey, bell peppers, black, beans, rice, and tomatoes come together to make a fiber and protein-rich tasty meal. Best of all, it’s cooked all in one pan, which makes for easy prep and quick clean up! Perfect for weeknight meals or anytime you’re looking for a budget friendly meal using basic pantry staples.

Why We Love This Meal

  • High in protein and fiber
  • One pan for easy clean-up
  • Budget friendly with simple pantry ingredients
  • Effortless and easy to make
  • Versatile with easily swapable ingredients

What You’ll Need

  • Ground Turkey
  • White Rice (uncooked)
  • Bell Pepper
  • Onion
  • Black Beans
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Chicken Broth
  • Seasonings – Seasoned Salt and Chili Powder
  • Grated Cheese

How to Make Turkey and Rice Skillet

  1. Begin by heating avocado oil in a large skillet. Cook the ground turkey until browned. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium low.
  3. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, until rice is completely cooked.
  4. Stir, then top with grated cheese and cilantro (if desired.)

Swaps & Variations

  • Swap ground beef or ground chicken for the ground turkey
  • Add diced zucchini for extra veggies
  • Swap Homemade Taco Seasoning or Chili Seasoning for the Seasoned Salt and Chili Powder
  • Use white beans or pinto beans in place of the black beans

More Ground Turkey Dinner Ideas

Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Greek Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta

Easy Mini Turkey Mini Meatloaf Muffins

Turkey Zucchini Burgers

 

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Cheesy Ground Turkey & Rice Skillet

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Author: Nikki
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free meals, ground turkey, one pan meal, turkey and rice skillet
Cheesy Ground Turkey & Rice Skillet - An easy one pan dinner that is hearty, family friendly, and loaded with veggies and protein.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 15 oz low sodium black beans
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup jasmine rice, or plain white rice
  • 2-3 tablespoons grated raw cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoned Salt , see recipe below
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium high heat in a large deep skillet. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, adding in the onion and bell pepper in the last couple of minutes of cook time.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, seasoned salt, chili powder, rice, and broth to the skillet. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is cooked. Remove cover and sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • If desired, add chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Click here for Homemade Seasoned Salt Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 4775mg, Potassium: 825mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1554IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 109mg, Iron: 4mg

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