Description
This Cheesy Baked Turkey & Bell Pepper Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, bell peppers, rice, and a melty cheese topping. A savory, cheesy dinner everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 4 bell peppers, diced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). - Sauté Vegetables and Turkey:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. - Cook the Turkey:
Add the ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. - Mix the Ingredients:
Stir in the diced bell peppers, cooked rice, diced tomatoes with juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes. - Assemble:
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Evenly spread the turkey and pepper mixture in the dish. - Add Cheese:
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown. - Serve:
Allow the bake to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg