One-Pot Ground Turkey and Bell Pepper Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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A quick and flavorful one-pot meal combining ground turkey with smoky chipotle chilis and sweet bell peppers. This Mexican-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, olive oil, chipotle chilis in adobo sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
2 tbsp olive oil
2 minced chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 large, diced red bell pepper
1 large, diced green bell pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 2: Stir in 2 minced chipotle chilis in adobo sauce and cook for 1 minute to release smoky flavors.
Step 3: Add 1 lb ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Step 4: Mix in 1 large diced red bell pepper and 1 large diced green bell pepper, seasoning with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Cook for 4 minutes until peppers soften.
Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes to meld flavors and soften vegetables further.
Step 6: Remove lid, stir to combine, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.