Description
One Pot Mexican Turkey and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines lean ground turkey, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup. This hearty meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, delivering a fiesta of flavors with every bite. With its rich spices and fresh ingredients, it will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 bell pepper (mixed colors), diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and spices (cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper), mixing well.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, and lime juice; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then add the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice absorbs liquid.
- Let sit off heat for five minutes before fluffing with a fork; garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg