Description
This Quick Ground Turkey Orzo Recipe is a cozy, one-pan dinner made with lean ground turkey, tender orzo, tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. It’s fast, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want real food without the stress.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add red bell pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
Stir in uncooked orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
Stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan and parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Notes
If the orzo thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water.
Skip red pepper flakes for picky eaters.
Great for meal prep—leftovers reheat beautifully.
A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg