Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet

4.50 from 86 votes

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together in this easy, gluten-free dinner! 

Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together in this easy, gluten-free dinner! There’s a first for everything here on Recipe Runner and today I’m sharing my first Moroccan inspired meal. This Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet has some serious flavor and is my idea of healthy comfort food!

Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together in this easy, gluten-free dinner! If you’ve never had Moroccan food you’re in for a treat! The flavors are unlike any you’ve probably had before. Savory, a little sweet and full of warm spices such as cinnamon, cumin and coriander.

You might be thinking adding cinnamon to a savory recipe is weird, but trust me on this one, it totally works. The cinnamon flavor isn’t overly pronounced like when you bite into a snickerdoodle cookie, but rather a subtle flavor that is just noticeable enough to let you know it’s there. When it’s paired with the earthy cumin, the slight heat from the cayenne and the fresh burst of lemon, it’s a truly unique and delicious flavor pairing.

Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together in this easy, gluten-free dinner! This skillet dinner is extremely hearty as any comfort meal should be. Between the ground turkey, chickpeas, red bell pepper, onions and golden raisins, you won’t leave the table hungry! Like the title suggests, the entire meal is made in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. I loathe doing the dishes so any recipe that can be made in one pan is a winning recipe for me!

The Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet can be served in a bowl topped with cilantro and a side of naan bread for dipping or you could serve it over couscous or rice. I went with the naan because, 1) I love a warm piece of naan and 2) I love when it gets a little soggy from sopping up all the delicious sauce. It’s probably my favorite part.

Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together in this easy, gluten-free dinner!If you’re looking for a new cuisine to try I highly recommend going with Moroccan food. The flavors are ones that should appeal to most people, this particular recipe isn’t spicy and it’s all made in one skillet which everyone can agree, is always a good thing!

Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together in this easy, gluten-free dinner!

More Skillet Dinners

A healthy, vegetarian, gluten free dinner the whole family will love! You won't miss the meat in this easy to make, One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice!One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice

Easy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore | One pan and 30 minutes are all you need to make this hearty, healthy and delicious Italian chicken cacciatore!Easy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Skillet Chicken Fajitas | Quick, easy, gluten free, & paleo skillet chicken fajitas are perfect for busy nights! #zayconfreshSkillet Chicken Fajitas

4.50 from 86 votes

Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet

By Danae Halliday
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together in this easy, gluten-free dinner!
Save this recipe!
Get this sent to your inbox, plus get new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey breast
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced into half moons
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • zest of a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • Juice of half of a lemon
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring and crumbling with a spoon. When the turkey is mostly cooked add in the onion, carrot and red bell pepper sautรฉing for a couple minutes. Add in the lemon zest, spices, salt and pepper and continue to sautรฉ until the vegetables soften and the turkey is cooked through.
  • Stir in the tomato paste until it's incorporated into the mixture. Stir in the chicken broth, chickpeas and golden raisins and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer forย 6-8 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Serve as is or with warm pieces of naan, couscous or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 48gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 392mgFiber: 10gSugar: 16g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Tried this? Leave a comment below!
 

 

 

 

You May Also Like...

Get new recipes sent to your inbox!
Subscribe to get new recipes first!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
4.50 from 86 votes (85 ratings without comment)

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




14 Comments

  1. Kelsey says:

    5 stars
    This was delicious! Lots of flavor, and we didn’t even need rice. (I melted some Monterey jack cheese on top for my boysโ€”not very Moroccan, I know, but tasty.)

    1. Danae says:

      So glad you and the family enjoyed it!

  2. Kim says:

    Hi, recipe seems to have disappeared, can only get the comments. Can you please send to me asap? Have bookmarked and went directly into your site, no recipe comes up. Have mades many times so a bit baffled.

    1. Danae says:

      The recipe should be back up Kim. Sorry for the inconvenience.

  3. Ayun Halliday says:

    I stirred in a bit of plain yogurt when I took it off the heat. And lacking red peppers, I used shishitos. Tasty!

    1. Danae says:

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it Ayun! Love the use of shishitos too!

  4. Alyssa says:

    Danae, itโ€™s awesome! I cannot wait to try this. I bet it makes the house smell divine and tastes incredible!

  5. Olga says:

    This looks tasty! These are absolutely mouth watering! It will quickly disappear in our house, very tasty and flavorful!

  6. Taylor says:

    Loved this dish! The second time we made it we added olives (we added ~20) and loved the extra flavor depth! :)

    1. Danae says:

      I love the addition of the olives Taylor, I’ll be trying that next time!

  7. Jessica says:

    What are the nutritional values in this dish?

  8. Kim says:

    Really good and filling, especially on a sub-zero, snowy night. Added 2 cloves garlic when browning turkey, because I put garlic in everything. Also added 1/4 tsp turmeric which added a little more depth of flavor.

    1. Danae says:

      Glad to hear you liked it Kim. Thanks for trying it out!

  9. London || Gluten Free with L.B. says:

    This looks soooo delicious!! I had no idea Moroccan food could be so simple to whip up! Pinning :)