Creamy Turkey Taco Rotini
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Cost
- $17.50
- Nutrition
- 570 cal · 38g protein
- one-pot
- kid-favorite
- comfort-food
- high-protein
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles · kept by 1 family
Creamy Turkey Taco Rotini is a Mexican weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 35 minutes, for around $18 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 10 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Quick slaw (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 count yellow onion
- 1 count bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 12 oz dry rotini pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Dice the onion and bell pepper and mince the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey with the onion and pepper for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains (165°F).
- Stir in the garlic and taco seasoning for 30 seconds, then add the diced tomatoes with their juice, the dry rotini, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce to a lively simmer, and cook 11-13 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cheddar and Greek yogurt until creamy. Let sit 2 minutes to thicken before serving.
On the side: Quick slaw (5 min)
1 bag coleslaw mix, 1 bottle coleslaw dressing
- Toss the coleslaw mix with the dressing. Let it sit a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbohydrates
- 62 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Saturated fat
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 890 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
Photo: Alimentos Fotogénicos / Unsplash