Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a savory, satisfying one-pan wonder! Tender ground turkey perfectly complements the fresh, slightly sweet zucchini, all sautéed together with aromatic herbs and spices for a delicious, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄2 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 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
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Peel and finely chop the onion.
3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
5. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
7. Cook the ground turkey for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
8. While the turkey is cooking, wash the zucchinis.
9. Trim the ends of the zucchinis and cut them in half lengthwise.
10. Slice each half of zucchini into half-moon shapes about 1/4 inch thick.
11. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet with the ground turkey mixture.
12. Stir the zucchini into the meat and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the zucchini starts to soften but still retains some firmness.
13. Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes over the skillet mixture.
14. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, stirring everything to combine.
15. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
16. Once the zucchini is tender and the broth has reduced slightly, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet.
17. Stir the cheese into the mixture until it melts and coats the turkey and zucchini evenly.
18. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
19. Serve the dish immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- The zucchini will release moisture as it cooks, so avoid adding too much chicken broth to prevent the dish from becoming too watery.
- For added flavor, you can swap chicken broth with vegetable broth or even white wine.
- If you prefer a crispier texture, sauté the zucchini in a separate pan for a few minutes before adding it to the turkey.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and texture.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra brightness.