Cheesy Marinara Ground Turkey Rice Skillet

cheesy marinara ground turkey rice bowls with black spoon taking a bite out

Cheesy Marinara Ground Turkey Rice Skillet

Whip up a hearty and healthy dinner in just 30 minutes with these Cheesy Marinara Ground Turkey Rice Bowls! This one-pan meal delivers comforting italian flavors, all while keeping it gluten-free and high-protein. Perfect for busy weeknights where you need something easy and effective, with minimal cleanup.

Servings people

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Equipment

cutting board
knife
cheese grater
large pan with lid
spatula

Ingredients

½ tbsp avocado oil
½ large yellow onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 lb ground turkey or chicken (I prefer 93% lean)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
kosher salt & black pepper to taste
red pepper flakes optional, to taste
¾ cup dry (uncooked) long-grain white rice *
24-25 oz marinara sauce
1.5 cups chicken bone broth **
5 oz fresh spinach roughly chopped
1 cup shredded low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella (about 3.5oz)***
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about .25oz)***
chiffonaded basil optional, for topping

Instructions

Bring a large pan to medium heat. Then, add avocado oil. Once hot, add diced onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is starting to turn translucent. Then, add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
½ tbsp avocado oil, ½ large yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves
Add in ground turkey and break apart with your spatula. Season with italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking, breaking apart with your spatula, until the ground turkey is browned and cooked through.
1 lb ground turkey or chicken, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, kosher salt & black pepper, red pepper flakes
Add in the rice, marinara and broth. Stir to combine. Allow this mixture to come to a gentle boil. Once it's bubbling, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice is mostly cooked through.
¾ cup dry (uncooked) long-grain white rice, 24-25 oz marinara sauce, 1.5 cups chicken bone broth
Add in chopped spinach, mozarella and parmesan. Stir to combine and allow it to cook for a few more minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cheeses are fully melted. Taste and adjust the amount of salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
5 oz fresh spinach, 1 cup shredded low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella, ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Optionally, top with a bit more grated parmesan, chiffonaded basil and fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!
chiffonaded basil

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Notes

*NOTE: Make sure that the rice you're using has a cook time of about 15 minutes.

**NOTE: You can definitely use normal chicken broth instead, but the protein content will be reduced by about 3g per serving.

***NOTE: I prefer to freshly grate my own cheeses as they melt better and don't have any added preservatives or chemicals.

Calories: 395kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: 30 Minute Meal, 30-in-30 Series, Easy Dinner, Gluten Free, Ground Turkey, High Protein, Italian, Marinara, Mozzarella, One Pan, Parmesan, Rice, Spinach

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