Description
A Turkey Taco Nacho Skillet is a one-pan recipe that combines all the flavors of tacos and nachos into a single, cheesy, and satisfying dish. Instead of juggling multiple pans, shells, or trays, everything comes together in a skillet—savory seasoned ground turkey, melty cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and fresh toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce.
Ingredients
For the skillet:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Pickled red onions
- Quick pico de gallo (cherry tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice)
- Guacamole (avocado, lime, cilantro, salt & pepper)
- Cotija cheese (optional)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Sauté veggies: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Cook turkey: Add ground turkey and break it apart. Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Thicken mixture: Sprinkle flour over the turkey and stir. Add chicken stock and simmer until thickened.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the skillet. Cover and let it melt.
- Top it off: Add lettuce, pickled onions, pico, guac, and cotija cheese.
- Serve: Scoop with tortilla chips or spoon into taco shells, sweet potatoes, or salads.
Notes
This skillet is perfect for game nights, parties, or a quick weeknight dinner. You can customize it with your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños, or fresh pico de gallo. For a healthier twist, try using baked tortilla chips or swapping in ground chicken or plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Ground turkey nacho skillet, Turkey taco skillet recipe, One-pan turkey nachos