Ingredients
Scale
To whip up this delicious Cajun Turkey and Rice Skillet, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes; add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spiciness.
- Substitute ground turkey with chicken or beef if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg