Description
This Best Ground Turkey Orzo is a quick, healthy, and comforting one-pan meal. Lean ground turkey, tender orzo pasta, and vegetables are cooked in a savory broth for a protein-packed, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in orzo, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in chopped spinach or kale and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition. For a creamier version, stir in 1/4 cup of cream or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot / Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey orzo, healthy pasta, quick dinner, one-pot meal
