Turkey Skillet with Peppers (Printable)
Tender turkey and colorful bell peppers cooked together for a flavorful, easy weeknight dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lbs turkey breast, sliced into thin strips
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
→ Liquids
13 - ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey strips and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 - Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Cook sliced onion for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Add all bell peppers to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until beginning to soften.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return turkey to skillet. Pour in chicken broth, stir to combine, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until liquid reduces slightly and ingredients are hot.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's ready faster than most phone calls, with minimal dishes to prove you even cooked.
- The peppers get soft and sweet while the turkey stays tender, and somehow it all tastes like you've been working on it for hours.
02 -
- Don't crowd the turkey in the pan—give it space to brown or it steams instead, and steamed turkey is forgettable turkey.
- The seasoning happens in layers; you build flavor with the paprika and oregano, so taste at the very end and adjust boldly if it's flat.
03 -
- Slice your turkey against the grain so each piece is tender rather than stringy, and you'll notice the difference immediately.
- Don't add the broth until everything else is cooked and in the pan—this concentrates flavors instead of diluting them at the start.