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Marry Me Turkey Orzo Skillet

This cozy one-pan meal brings all the creamy, comforting flavors of “marry me” chicken into a lighter, more balanced dish. Ground turkey is a fun twist and a great option for even beginner cooks. Pantry sundried tomatoes and fresh spinach are the veggies of choice. Convenience is key! Milk and Parmesan cheese come together to add the creaminess, no heavy cream needed. It’s a quick, satisfying dinner that feels special enough for a date night but easy enough for any busy weeknight family meal!
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 330kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. fresh ground turkey
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced (or 1 ½ tsp. jarred minced garlic)
  • 4 oz. sundried tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cup dried orzo
  • 2 ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • Fresh parsley optional

Instructions

  • Add spinach to a colander and rinse to clean. Set aside.
  • Heat a large-rimmed skillet that has a lid on medium heat. Add olive oil.
  • Once oil is hot, add ground turkey and salt. Cook until turkey is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Add Italian seasoning, paprika and black pepper and stir in with the meat. Add minced garlic and sundried tomatoes, stir and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the dried orzo to the skillet, allowing it to “toast” with the meat mixture for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Add broth and stir. Cover the pan and let it cook for 12 minutes, setting a timer for every three minutes to remove lid and stir (this ensures that the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan).
  • Stir in spinach and milk, cooking until spinach is soft.
  • Remove from heat and add shredded Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and skillet is creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Option to top with chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use frozen spinach here, too — just use ¼ of a 10-oz. bag.
  • Feel free to sub oregano or basil if you don’t have Italian seasoning.
  • Ground chicken or lean ground beef would also work instead of ground turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 1184mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2059IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 4mg
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Nutrition Facts
Marry Me Turkey Orzo Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
403
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
1184
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
2059
IU
41
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
201
mg
20
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.