Turkey Skillet with Peppers (Print Version)

A quick one-pan dish featuring tender turkey and colorful bell peppers, ideal for weeknight meals.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs turkey breast, thinly sliced

→ 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 cook 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Sauté sliced onion for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
03 - Add all bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they begin 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 3 to 4 minutes until liquid reduces slightly and mixture is heated through.
06 - Adjust seasoning as necessary. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in one pan, meaning fewer dishes to wash and more time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • The combination of tender turkey and sweet peppers feels restaurant-quality but tastes homemade and honest.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and low-carb without tasting like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet with turkey at the start or it steams instead of browning, which makes the whole dish feel flat and one-dimensional.
  • If your peppers look too soft, they were probably cooked at too low a heat—they should have a little resistance when you bite them.
03 -
  • If you're short on time, buy pre-sliced peppers from the grocery store—nobody needs to know, and you'll actually make dinner instead of ordering out.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice added right before serving lifts the whole thing and makes the spices sing in a way that feels like finishing a painting.

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