Description
This Ground Turkey Orzo is a flavorful one-pan meal made with tender orzo pasta, lean ground turkey, garlic, and a rich tomato-herb sauce. Light yet satisfying and ready in about 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add liquids: Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Add orzo, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables. For a creamier version, stir in 2 tablespoons of cream at the end. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey orzo, turkey pasta skillet, healthy turkey dinner, easy weeknight meal
