Best Mexican Turkey Skillet Recipes

MEXICAN TURKEY SKILLET

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This family-friendly main dish with turkey, black beans and vegetables has a rich Mexican flavor that may seem indulgent, but it's delightfully light. Created by our Test Kitchen, it cooks in one skillet, so it's a snap to clean up for a weeknight supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Chopped avocado, optional

Steps:

In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set turkey aside. In the same skillet, saute the zucchini and red pepper in oil until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. , Stir in the turkey, rice, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with avocado if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN TURKEY QUINOA SKILLET

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Sizzle up a unique Southwestern dish with Mexican Turkey Quinoa Skillet. You'll love the hearty, cheesy taste of this turkey-quinoa skillet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb. 93%-fat-free ground turkey
1 small white onion, chopped
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Cook turkey and white onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 10 min. or until turkey is done, stirring frequently.
Add salsa, beans, broth, quinoa and corn; mix well. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until quinoa is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Top with cheese and green onions; cover. Let stand 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 960 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 22 g