Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet is a delicious dish with ground turkey, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, orzo pasta and Parmesan in a creamy sauce.
Today I want to share a recipe I found online and changed it quite a bit to suit our tastes and needs. Believe it or not, I found the recipe on a site that shares recipes for homemade pet food!
Now before you freak out, this is NOT a pet food recipe. The website also shares recipes for PEOPLE food too, thank goodness. The original recipe for this dish is one made for real live human beings like you and me.
Ha Ha… believe me it took a few minutes to decide if I even wanted to cook this meal, but once I did, I made quite a few changes and really enjoyed the final result.
After steaming veggies (at the beginning), the rest of this all-in-one meal is cooked in one large skillet, and it is simple. Here’s how to make this turkey veggie orzo skillet meal.
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First- Steam The Vegetables
For this recipe you will need 1½ cups (combined total amount) of fresh broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Use any combination of these veggies you want but only end up with 1½ cups total.
Cut up the fresh broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Peel and slice the carrots used, as well.
Steam the vegetables in a basket set over boiling water for 4-5 minutes and then set the veggies aside because they will be added to the finished dish right before serving!
Cook The Ground Turkey
Cook the ground turkey over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking apart the meat as it browns. When fully cooked through, drain off any accumulated grease from the skillet.
Stir ½ cup of chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper into the cooked turkey until combined.
Let this mixture simmer on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally as some of the liquid is absorbed and seasons the meat.
Add The Orzo And Cook Until Done
Add 7 Tablespoons of uncooked orzo pasta and 1 additional cup of chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well, to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the skillet and then cook the mixture on medium heat for 9-10 minutes OR until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the lid and quickly stir the orzo a couple of times during this cooking time, to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the skillet.
Put the cover back on the skillet and continue cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed into the orzo and the orzo is tender to the bite.
Once liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, immediately add butter, grated Parmesan cheese and milk to the skillet. Stir well, until the butter has fully melted.
Serve The Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet
Add the steamed vegetables back into the skillet and stir gently until they are incorporated into the dish. Sprinkle the top with finely grated Parmesan cheese (if desired) and serve immediately.
The turkey veggie orzo skillet can be served “as is” while it is still in the skillet OR you can transfer the mixture to a serving dish and then top it with Parmesan cheese! Your choice!
I usually transfer the mixture to a serving dish when I make this meal and then sprinkle the top with some finely grated Parmesan cheese.
When I serve it this way, it makes it easier to store any leftovers we may have by simply covering the dish and popping it in the refrigerator.
The turkey veggie orzo skillet dish is very creamy, and this all-in-one meal has wonderful flavors and textures. I think it tastes really good!
I hope you have the opportunity to try this yummy all-in-one meal and am confident that you and those you love will enjoy it, too. This dish is low in calories but has great flavor!
Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.
Looking For More Recipes Using TURKEY?
You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a variety of turkey recipes to choose from, including:
- Italian Turkey Noodle Bake
- Smothered Turkey Patties
- Turkey Veggie Stir Fry
- Classic Turkey Croquettes
- Turkey Mulligatawny Soup
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Recipe adapted from: https://www.theonlypets.com/delicious-quick-ground-turkey-orzo-recipe-in-under-1-hour/
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Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet is a delicious dish with ground turkey, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, orzo pasta and Parmesan in a creamy sauce.
- 1½ cups fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots *a combination of all 3 (florets/sliced)
- ½ pound ground turkey
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 7 Tablespoons orzo pasta (uncooked) = ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ cup low-fat milk (1%)
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese + more for garnish, if desired
Cut broccoli/cauliflower into small florets. Peel/slice carrots, as well (Total amount = 1½ cups combined veggies). Steam vegetables for 4-5 minutes; set aside.
Cook ground turkey over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking apart meat as it cooks. Once done, drain any grease from the skillet.
Stir ½ cup of chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon, salt and pepper into the turkey until combined. Simmer on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add uncooked orzo and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir well, to combine ingredients. Cover skillet; cook (covered) on medium heat 9-10 minutes OR until liquid is absorbed, stirring a couple times while it cooks (to prevent sticking). Continue cooking until all liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
Add butter, grated Parmesan and milk. Stir until butter has melted. Add steamed vegetables; stir gently until incorporated. Transfer to a serving dish, if desired. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese (optional). Serve hot. Enjoy!
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