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15-Minute High Protein Turkey Sausage Skillet — homemade turkey sausage skillet recipe

15-Minute High Protein Turkey Sausage Skillet

A quick, flavorful, and high-protein skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey sausage, crisp bell peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey sausage 454g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15ml
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers 150g
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 75g
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 50g
  • 1 tsp garlic powder 5g
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 5g
  • 1/2 tsp salt 2.5g
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper 1.25g

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in the diced bell peppers and onions. Season with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Sauté for another 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid for 1 minute to melt the cheese, then serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Excellent for quick weekday meal prep.