Weeknight dinners should be straightforward, nourishing, and enjoyable without requiring extensive planning. This Turkey and Rice Skillet brings lean ground turkey, rice, tomatoes, and green beans together in a single pan to create a hearty and balanced meal.
By combining protein, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates in one dish, this recipe supports sustainable weight loss habits while helping maintain steady energy and satisfaction. Made with familiar, readily available ingredients, it fits easily into busy routines and consistent meal patterns, making dinner preparation both practical and dependable.
Nutrition
414 Calories | 6g Fat | 57g Carbohydrates | 30g Protein | 3g Fiber
Per Serving
Serves 5
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1lb Lean Ground Turkey
1 small Sweet Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
15ozs can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
6ozs fresh Green Beans, trimmed and cut into pieces (about 1 ½ cups)
1 ½ cups uncooked White Rice
2 ½ cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 tsp Coarse Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Dried Italian Herbs
1/8 tsp Cracked Red Pepper Flakes
2 tsp Grainy Mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Directions
- Warm the Olive Oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the ground Turkey and diced Onion. Cook while breaking up the Turkey into small pieces until the turkey is no longer pink and the Onion softens, about three minutes. Add the minced Garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced Tomatoes with their juices, Green Beans, uncooked Rice, Chicken Broth, coarse Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Italian Herbs, Red Pepper flakes, Grainy Mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
Pro-Tips
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Use White Rice for the Rice to cook through at the same pace as the other ingredients; if you prefer Brown Rice, increase Chicken Broth and extend the simmer time accordingly.
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Fresh Green Beans add a more vibrant texture; if you use canned Beans, drain them well and stir them in toward the end of cooking to prevent them from becoming too soft.
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Variations work well here. You can substitute Rotel Tomatoes for regular diced Tomatoes if you enjoy a bit of heat.
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Leftovers refrigerate well for up to four days and make a reliable next-day lunch.
Taking control of your nutrition starts with practical skills. This recipe is more than just a meal; it’s a blueprint for using what you have to create something nourishing and delicious. By incorporating simple, sustainable habits like this into your routine, you can build lasting skills that support your goals and simplify your busy life.
