Creamy Ranch Turkey & Veggie Skillet (Printable)

Seasoned ground turkey and mixed vegetables in a tangy ranch cream sauce, ready in 35 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add mixed vegetables to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until 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 shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet, 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's ready in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like a negotiation with your hunger.
  • The ranch cream sauce is tangy and rich without being heavy, so you'll actually want seconds.
  • Ground turkey stretches your budget while the vegetables sneak in nutrition without anyone noticing or complaining.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the turkey properly; it's the difference between a dish that tastes cooked and one that tastes intentional and savory.
  • Keep the heat low once you add the cream and cheese, because high heat will break the sauce and make it separate into greasy puddles instead of staying silky and smooth.
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking—onion diced, garlic minced, vegetables measured—so you're not scrambling halfway through and risking burnt garlic or overcooked turkey.
  • If you're making this for people who are picky about texture, use frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh because they cook faster and more evenly, and no one will notice the difference.
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