Description
Looking for a quick and nutritious meal that the whole family will love? The Quick Ground Turkey Orzo Recipe is your answer! This delightful dish combines lean ground turkey, vibrant broccoli, and orzo pasta all cooked in just 40 minutes. It’s not only wholesome but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables and spices. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this one-pot wonder is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy a savory, creamy texture that brings comfort to your table without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
- 1 and 1/3 cups orzo
- 12 ounces broccoli
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 ounces shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces and boil in water for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo, lemon pepper seasoning, dijon mustard, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low; add milk, butter, and cooked broccoli. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg