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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet Recipe

Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick and healthy meal perfect for weeknight dinners. It's packed with lean protein and vegetables, seasoned perfectly for a delicious taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  5. Cook the ground turkey for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
  6. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet with the ground turkey mixture.
  7. Stir the zucchini into the meat and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the zucchini starts to soften but still retains some firmness.
  8. Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes over the skillet mixture.
  9. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, stirring everything to combine.
  10. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  11. Once the zucchini is tender and the broth has reduced slightly, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet.
  12. Stir the cheese into the mixture until it melts and coats the turkey and zucchini evenly.
  13. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
  14. Serve the dish immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

This skillet meal is versatile and can be adjusted according to your taste preferences. Add more or less spice, or incorporate additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.