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A freshly prepared quick ground turkey meal in a bowl, ready to eat.

Classic Quick Ground Turkey Skillet

This classic quick ground turkey skillet is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It features lean ground turkey cooked with onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, and spinach, seasoned with Italian herbs and paprika.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% or higher
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Cooked rice or pasta for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break it up, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes) and draining any excess fat.
  • Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in canned diced tomatoes with their liquid and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  • Serve the skillet immediately over cooked rice or pasta.

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Adjust the spice levels to your preference. Cooked lentils can be used as a serving base instead of rice or pasta for a lower-carb option.