One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo Skillet
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo Skillet is a quick and easy meal that has so much flavor. It's a delicious, cheesy comfort meal that the whole family will love! It makes a lot so it's perfect for meal prep or when you want leftovers so you don't have to cook two nights in a row.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2-3 cups chicken broth *see note in instructions
- 2 cups uncooked orzo
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Optional Toppings
- shredded lettuce or spinach
- diced tomatoes
- diced red onion
- avocado
- sour cream
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
Instructions
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In a large skillet, cook ground turkey or beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain fat, if any. (I prefer to use extra lean meat, so there’s usually not much to drain.)
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Next, add the garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and taco seasoning to the pan. Mix everything together.
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Add the can of diced tomatoes, 2 cups of chicken broth and orzo to the pan and stir well, making sure the orzo is mixed with the liquid. Bring to a boil.
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Turn heat down to medium-low, mix ingredients again and cover. Cook for approximately 12-15 minutes, stirring about 2 times throughout the process, so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. (**If you notice that the orzo is starting to stick to the pan during any of the times you stir, add more broth ½ cup at a time.)
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Once orzo is fully cooked, sprinkle on the cheese and mix it in. Enjoy as is, or you could add fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, spinach, fresh tomatoes, sliced onions, avocado, cilantro, sour cream or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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Recipe Notes
This recipe does well with just about any of your favorite veggies thrown in! I love to add zucchini, fresh corn off the cob and bell peppers. However, my two little ones are extra picky these days, so I keep it simple when I'm making it for them.