Southwest Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet
This skillet meal is like a fiesta in a pan—zesty, colorful, and packed with hearty ingredients. From spicy ground turkey to melty cheese and smoky spices, it’s everything you love about Southwest cooking in one dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s comfort food with a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup finely diced onion
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground turkey
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp chipotle powder (or extra chili powder for less spice)
1 tsp dried cilantro
1 (10 oz) can Original Rotel (or mild if preferred)
1 (4 oz) can mild diced green chiles
1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups cooked rice
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped scallions & lime juice (for garnish)
Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in ground turkey and cook until browned.
Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, chipotle powder, and dried cilantro.
Stir in Rotel, green chiles, black beans, corn, and cooked rice. Mix well.
Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted.
Top with remaining cheese, cover, and cook until cheese is bubbly.
Garnish with chopped scallions and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
Zesty, cheesy, and full of goodness—this Southwest skillet is your one-pan answer to dinner with flavor and flair.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 30g