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Turkey Combo Rice: Juicy Turkey, Fluffy Rice & Bold Flavors

A flavorful one-pot meal combining juicy turkey, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Turkey & Rice
  • 1 lb turkey breast or ground turkey cubed or ground
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper medium, diced
  • 1 carrot medium, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Cook turkey until browned and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot until softened.
  3. Add rice and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth and stir in paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Fold turkey back into rice and cook 2–3 minutes more.
  7. Garnish with parsley and optional chili flakes before serving.

Notes

Adjust spices to taste. Ensure rice is fully cooked before serving.