Creamy Ranch Turkey & Veggie Skillet (Printable)

Ground turkey and mixed vegetables simmer in tangy ranch cream sauce for a quick, family-friendly dinner.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup bell peppers, diced
03 - 1 cup zucchini, diced
04 - 1 cup carrots, sliced
05 - 1 cup frozen peas
06 - 1 small red onion, diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
10 - 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ To Serve

13 - 12 ounces cooked pasta or rice
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Add diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Stir in bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes more.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and broth. Sprinkle in ranch seasoning mix and stir to combine thoroughly.
06 - Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Serve hot over cooked pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet tastes like you've been stirring something special all afternoon.
  • Ground turkey keeps it lighter than beef, but the creamy ranch sauce makes sure nobody's missing anything.
  • You can swap vegetables based on what's in your fridge, so it's never the same dish twice.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the turkey properly—it needs those five to seven minutes to develop flavor, not just turn from pink to white.
  • Ranch seasoning can be salty depending on the brand, so taste the sauce before adding extra salt; you can always add more, but you can't remove it.
03 -
  • Keep the heat at medium-high when browning the turkey—this is where flavor is built, not skipped over.
  • Slice your carrots thin so they actually soften by the time the sauce is done; thicker slices can stay crunchy and undercooked.
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