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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

A quick and easy skillet recipe featuring ground turkey, zucchini, and simple seasonings. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Chop the onion.
  3. Sauté onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mince the garlic cloves.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Crumble ground turkey into the skillet.
  7. Cook turkey for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  8. Wash the zucchinis.
  9. Trim and halve zucchinis lengthwise.
  10. Slice zucchini into half-moon shapes.
  11. Add zucchini to the skillet with turkey.
  12. Cook zucchini for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
  13. Sprinkle oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  14. Pour in chicken broth and stir.
  15. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  16. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the skillet.
  17. Stir until cheese melts.
  18. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  19. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.