Simple Italian Turkey Rice Skillet
This simple Italian turkey rice skillet is an easy one pan dinner made with ground turkey, tender rice, and classic Italian seasoning. A comforting weeknight meal for the whole family.
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Skillet
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in tomato paste until combined.
- Add rice and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover, reduce heat, and cook until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, rest briefly, then fluff and serve.
Notes
For best results, keep the skillet covered while the rice cooks. Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers.