Turkey Skillet with Peppers and Onions (Printable Version)
Tender turkey breast with colorful peppers and onions in one skillet. Quick, healthy, and ready in just 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 1 lb turkey breast, cut into thin strips
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Finishing
14 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey strips, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove turkey from the skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return the turkey to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through.
05 - Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot either on its own or over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in a single pan, which means more flavor and less cleanup when your energy is already tapped from the day.
- The combination of lean turkey with vibrant peppers creates that magical sweet spot between healthy and truly satisfying.
02 -
- Dont slice the turkey too thick or it will take longer to cook than the vegetables, leaving you with either undercooked meat or overcooked peppers.
- The pan needs to be genuinely hot before adding the turkey if you want that beautiful caramelization that creates depth of flavor.
03 -
- For extra richness, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after cooking the vegetables and before returning the turkey.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure better browning and prevent steaming in the pan.