Go Back
30 Minute Turkey Skillet the Whole Family Will Love for a Fast Summer Dinner

Quick 30 Minute Turkey Skillet Family Summer Dinner

30 minute turkey skillet family summer dinner thats easy and quick for kids. Fast weeknight meal ready in half an hour. Try this today.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1.5 cups diced bell peppers
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon until no pink remains. Drain excess liquid if needed, then set the turkey aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet along with diced zucchini and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to distribute heat evenly across the fast dinner components.
  4. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors throughout the 30 minute turkey skillet family summer recipe.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until zucchini is tender-crisp and flavors have melded together. The quick turkey skillet should bubble gently rather than boil rapidly.
  6. Add corn during the final 2 minutes of cooking, allowing it to heat through completely. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed for your family's preferences.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in fresh chopped basil just before serving. The aromatic herb brightens every spoonful with fresh summer flavor.