One Skillet Cheesy Taco Orzo

I could not wait to make this recipe again. Not just because I needed to tweak a few things, but because it was so delicious and easy. My husband even really enjoyed this meal and taco based meals are not his favorite. But he told me several times how much he loved it and went back for seconds, a true sign he loves a dish.

One Skillet Cheesy Taco Orzo

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups dry orzo
• 1 1/4 cups taco sauce
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tomato, diced
• black olives, sliced
• green onions, sliced

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until completely cooked and crumbled.
2. Add in the onion and garlic, stir and let cook for 1 minute.
3. Add in the bell pepper, stir and let cook for 3 minutes or until the onions are translucent and pepper has softened.
4. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add in the orzo, taco sauce, chicken broth, black pepper and Sriracha. Stir everything together and let cook for 10-12 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed and orzo is cooked.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and add in the cheese. Stir until the cheese has completely melted.
6. Sprinkle the orzo with desired amount of the tomatoes, black olives and green onions.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 449
Total Fat		14.9g
Saturated Fat		6.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		1.5g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		140mg
Sodium		668.5mg
Potassium		94.9mg
Total Carbohydrates		50g
Dietary Fiber		3.2g
Sugars		6.2g
Protein		27g
Vitamin A 32.5% Vitamin C 96.7%
Calcium 13.7% Iron 6.5%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

Adapted from Jo Cooks.