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Italian turkey and zucchini skillet in tomato sauce, garnished with herbs in a rustic pan

One Pan Italian Turkey Zucchini Dinner

Chef Roberto, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while holding a plate of freshly made pasta garnished with basil.Roberto
This one pan Italian turkey zucchini dinner is a simple, comforting weeknight meal made with ground turkey, zucchini, and classic Italian flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Skillet

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  • Add onion and cook until softened.
  • Add garlic and zucchini and cook until tender.
  • Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in tomato paste until combined.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer until flavors blend.

Notes

Serve with pasta, rice, or bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Keyword Italian turkey zucchini, One-Pan Dinner, weeknight skillet