Description
This Best Ground Turkey Orzo Recipe is a healthy, one-pan meal made with tender orzo, lean ground turkey, garlic, herbs, and a rich savory sauce. Perfect for quick dinners that still feel comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
💡 Tip: Add spinach or zucchini in the last 3 minutes for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground turkey orzo, healthy orzo recipe, one pan turkey orzo, easy dinner