Turkey Taco Rice Skillet
This One Pot Taco Rice Skillet is an easy, cheesy recipe perfect for busy nights. Made with ground meat, rice, and taco seasoning, it has all the flavor of a taco casserole in one simple pan.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 1 pound ground turkey, or ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, or a 1 ounce packet
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, or 2 cups salsa
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic and jalapeno, cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook 5-6 minutes.
- Once the turkey is cooked through, season with the taco seasoning, then add the rice and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and chicken broth.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove the lid and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the dish, cover, remove from the heat and allow the cheese to melt into the dish for 3-5 minutes.
Notes
- Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eaten within 5 days.
- This recipe is really easy to reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. If you want to freshen it up, you can squeeze a lime wedge over it after you've heated it up, or add some fresh cilantro or avocado on top. You can also wrap it up in a tortilla after you reheat it and turn it into a delicious burrito!
- This recipe is naturally gluten free. If you want to make it dairy free, omit the cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 806kcal (40%)Carbohydrates 86g (29%)Protein 49g (98%)Fat 30g (46%)Saturated Fat 13g (65%)Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 122mg (41%)Sodium 1199mg (50%)Potassium 791mg (23%)Fiber 3g (12%)Sugar 5g (6%)Vitamin A 987mg (20%)Vitamin C 26mg (32%)Calcium 481mg (48%)Iron 3mg (17%)
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