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Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet

A healthy and hearty one-pan meal made with lean ground turkey, zucchini, chickpeas, and tomatoes, topped with melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, 5–7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Stir in diced zucchini and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add chickpeas and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well, reduce heat, and let simmer for 8–10 minutes until flavors meld.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let cheese melt for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

This skillet is a quick, healthy dinner option that also works great for meal prep.