Creamy Ranch Turkey & Veggie Skillet (Print version)

Hearty skillet with seasoned turkey, mixed vegetables, and tangy ranch cream sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.

# Required ingredients:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, green beans, corn), fresh or frozen
06 - 1 small onion, diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pantry

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ To Serve

12 - 12 ounces cooked pasta or rice
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook while breaking apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add mixed vegetables to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in ranch seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Pour in heavy cream and add sour cream. Stir until well combined and heated through.
07 - Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and sauce reaches creamy consistency.
08 - Serve hot over cooked pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 35 minutes, which means dinner can actually happen on a Tuesday night without stress.
  • The creamy ranch sauce is addictive enough that even people who claim they don't like home-cooked meals will eat it without complaint.
  • You can throw whatever vegetables you have on hand into the mix, so it's never the same meal twice.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the turkey properly because it makes the difference between a sloppy skillet and one that actually tastes like you planned this meal.
  • Keep the heat low once the cream goes in because high heat will break the sauce and turn your beautiful dinner into something grainy and separated, which I learned the hard way.
03 -
  • Cook your pasta or rice separately and al dente, because it'll continue cooking slightly when you plate it with the hot sauce and you want it to still have some texture.
  • If your sauce seems too thin, let it simmer for another minute or two without stirring; if it's too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or even pasta water to loosen it up.
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