One Pan White Tuscan Turkey Orzo

This white Tuscan turkey orzo pasta dish is hearty, high protein, and made all in one pan for less mess! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you just need something easy and delicious.

This has been a staple for us for years. I make it all the time, and it always hits the spot while making it easy to hit our protein goals. And you guys know I love a good one pan meal for easy cooking and cleanup! Here’s everything you’ll need and how to make it.

What You’ll Need

• Lean ground turkey: I prefer 99% lean for the most protein.
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Italian seasoning: You can use store bought, or your own Italian seasonings (basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary).
• Onion: White or yellow.
• Garlic
• Chicken bone broth: Bone broth is one of the easiest ways you can add protein to a meal! It has a surprising 9 g protein per cup and it’s also great for gut health. Can sub chicken broth.
• Orzo pasta
• Half & half: Add so much creaminess, but is lower in fat than heavy cream.
• Parmesan cheese
• Sun dried tomatoes: Try to find the bag of sun dried tomatoes (not the oil packed jar). I get these julienne cut ones.
• Mustard: Yellow or dijon works.
• Fresh spinach

How To Make It

1. Cook the turkey: Cook the turkey in the olive oil, breaking apart into small pieces. I use a meat chopper to make this super easy. After cooking, season with Italian season and salt, then set aside in a small bowl.
2. Cook the veggies: In the same pan, cook the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
3. Cook the orzo: Add the dry orzo to the onion and garlic and toast for another minute, then add bone broth and a touch more Italian seasoning. Reduce heat and cover, letting simmer for 9 minutes (or according to box directions). Stir occasionally so nothing burns.
4. Add in the rest: Add the half & half, parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, mustard, and spinach. Stir until combined and spinach is wilted. Enjoy topped with more parmesan and optional red pepper flakes!

To Store

Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth to loosen it up.

Try These Next!

• One pan lemon pepper chicken orzo
• Greek turkey meatballs with orzo salad
• One pan garlic parmesan pasta
• One pan marry me chicken and gnocchi

Lastly, be sure to leave a rating and review down below if you make this white tuscan turkey orzo! And don’t forget to tag me on all the socials – always love to hear from you and see what you’re cooking up! Enjoy. ♡

One Pan White Tuscan Turkey Orzo

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 5

Calories: 404kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey (16 oz)
• 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (7 g)
• 3 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
• 1/2-1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 small onion (100 g) white or yellow, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 8 oz orzo pasta (224 g)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken bone broth (600 ml)
• 1 cup half & half (240 ml)
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (27 g)
• 1 oz sun dried tomatoes (28 g) chopped
• 1 tbsp mustard (15 g)
• 2 cups fresh spinach (60 g) roughly chopped

Instructions

• Heat a large deep skillet on medium high heat and add olive oil. Cook turkey, breaking into small pieces, until fully cooked (about 5 minutes). Season with 2 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside in a separate bowl or container.
• In the same pan, cook onions and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add orzo and toast for another minute.
• Add chicken broth, other 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 9 minutes (or according to box directions) stirring occasionally so nothing burns.
• Add half & half, parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, mustard, and spinach, and stir until spinach is wilted. Add back in the cooked turkey and any more salt to taste. Sprinkle with more parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired and enjoy!

Notes

*Italian seasoning: Check your seasonings blend ingredients for salt and adjust salt levels as needed. 

Nutrition

Serving: 292g | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.5g | Protein: 37.5g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 3.6g