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Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet Dinner

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January 4, 2017 by Jodi + 10 Comments

This Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet dinner is packed with  ground turkey, black beans, quinoa, fire roasted tomatoes, corn, and Mexican spices. It’s delicious, healthy and cooked in one skillet!

It’s  January which means most of us have or will set a goal to eat healthier. I’m right, aren’t I? After weeks of mass volumes of sugar consumption, I think my body was screaming for something a little healthier. 

This Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet is the perfect meal if you’re wanting something healthy, simple and incredibly flavorful. 

Skillet meals are one of my favorites things to make and this skillet dinner just reminded me again of why I love them so much. It’s super simple and super delicious. When I make something that Braydon (my finickiest eater) likes, then I feel like I’ve won the lottery. I did put the tomatoes in my blender because chunks of anything and Braydon don’t get along.

I love everything about this skillet dinner. The black beans, corn, fire roasted tomatoes, quinoa, all the spices, and the melted cheese on top. . . you guys, this is sooo good! We absolutely loved this and ate every last bite which made me kind of sad because I couldn’t have it for lunch the next day.

If you’re looking for something quick and crazy delicious, then I’ve got your back today.

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Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet Dinner


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup jarred salsa
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Toss in the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
  2. Add the ground turkey or chicken and minced garlic and cook until the meat just cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add the can of dice green chilis, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir until the spices are mixed in well.
  3. Add in the black beans, corn, fire roasted tomatoes, salsa and quinoa, stirring until everything is combined. Stir in the water and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cover the skilled with a lid. Simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover with the lid until the cheese is melted.

Notes

  • This is so good with chopped avocado and sour cream on top! I just forgot to put it on for the pictures.
  • I’ve also made this with both ground turkey and with chicken and it is equally delicious with either one.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes

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Recipe Source: Adapted slightly from Spoonful of Flavor

Filed Under: Chicken/Poultry, Main Dishes, Skillet Meals

Comments

  1. Todd says

    January 29, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Do you have any tips for doubling this recipe? I want to take it for a pot luck. It’s amazing!

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      January 30, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Todd. I’m so happy to hear you love this. As long as you have a skillet that is big enough to hold a double recipe of this, you should be just fine. No need to cook it any longer or anything else. Good luck.

      Reply
      • Todd says

        February 6, 2018 at 11:56 am

        Thank you! I cooked it in a 7.5 quart pot, then transferred it to a slow cooker for about an hour on medium heat to absorb the excess liquid and melt the cheese on top and it was wonderful! We have this dish at least once a week and it is FANTASTIC!!!

        Reply
        • Jodi says

          February 6, 2018 at 6:08 pm

          Hi Todd! That’s great to know it works that way. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I’m so happy you love this, so do we!

          Reply
  2. Judy says

    August 7, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Can you freeze this taco mix?

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      August 9, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Hi Judy! I’ve never frozen this before, but I think it would freeze just fine and still be delicious. Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
  3. Leslie says

    February 3, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    Delicious and healthy!! I made this tonight and served it in a tortilla burrito style!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      February 4, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      So happy you loved this Leslie!

      Reply
  4. Heidi says

    July 5, 2022 at 3:22 pm

    Delicious dinner! Made as is and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. I love that it only calls for 1/2 lb turkey. Real money saver.
    Thank you.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      July 7, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks Heidi! So happy you enjoyed this.

      Reply

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