Chipotle Turkey Meatball Skillet
Chipotle Turkey Meatball Skillet is a flavorful and satisfying dish that seamlessly combines juicy turkey meatballs with a smoky chipotle sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights, this one-pan meal is quick to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality taste at home. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chipotle peppers, half of the diced onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs carefully and sear until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F/75°C).
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Swap ground turkey for chicken or use plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian option. Add extra veggies like zucchini or spinach for added nutrition. For more heat, include sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes during cooking.