Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet (One Pot)
Cheesy taco rice made in one pot with ground turkey, rice, taco seasoning, salsa and lots of melty cheese.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 onion diced
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning or about 1 packet
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup Mexican cheese shredded
Toppings to serve with
- shredded lettuce
- tomato
- sour cream
- cilantro
- lime wedges
- extra salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey on medium heat, about 10-12 minutes.
- Next, add minced garlic and onion to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions begin to turn translucent.
- Next, add taco seasoning, cooked rice, salsa, and half of the Mexican cheese to the pan. Combine thoroughly and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on low heat.
- Top the rice and ground turkey mixture with the rest of the cheese and cover for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg
