1 2 3 Ground Turkey Mexican Rice
Looking for a quick and delicious one-pan meal? This 1 2 3 Ground Turkey Mexican Rice is a flavor-packed dinner your whole family will love! With ground turkey, vibrant spices, and a medley of fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, and green bell pepper, this dish combines bold Mexican flavors with wholesome ingredients. The recipe features long-grain white rice simmered in savory chicken broth for a perfectly tender, aromatic base. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a hassle-free, protein-rich option for weeknight dinners. Top it off with melty cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for a satisfying finish, and serve it straight from the skillet for easy cleanup. Perfect as a hearty main dish or a festive side at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook and crumble it with a spoon until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the turkey and mix well to combine.
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the grains.
Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid). Stir everything together.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let the dish sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 4938 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1365 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
