Creamy Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Skillet | Easy 20-Minute Meal
Yield: 1 1/2 Cup
Creamy Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Skillet
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This Creamy Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Skillet is a quick, nutrient-dense, one-pan dinner packed with rich flavor. Savory lean ground turkey and tender cauliflower rice are simmered in a velvety garlic and herb cream sauce, topped with melted cheese, and finished with fresh parsley. It is low-carb, high-protein, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Skillet:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey (93/7 works best)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice (if using frozen, thaw and pat dry)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Cream Sauce & Topping:
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz (115g) reduced-fat cream cheese (or heavy cream), softened and cubed
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Brown the Turkey:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey and diced onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
Add Aromatics & Veggies:
- Lower the heat to medium. Add minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Cauliflower Rice:
- Stir in the cauliflower rice and chicken broth. Cover with a lid and steam for 3–4 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender-crisp.
Make it Creamy:
- Reduce heat to low. Uncover and stir in the softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan. Stir continuously until melted and fully incorporated into a silky sauce (about 2 minutes).
Melt Cheese & Serve:
- Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover for 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 688Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 18gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 1447mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 7gSugar: 9gProtein: 54g
