Creamy Ranch Turkey & Veggie Skillet (Print Version)

Seasoned ground turkey and mixed vegetables in a tangy ranch cream sauce, served over pasta or rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 lb 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 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tsp ranch seasoning mix
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ To Serve

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

# Steps to Follow:

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 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's genuinely ready in 35 minutes, which means you can serve dinner before hunger turns into grumpiness.
  • One skillet means less washing up, and somehow everything tastes better when it's cooked together.
  • The ranch cream sauce does all the heavy lifting on flavor, so even if you're using frozen vegetables, it still feels special.
02 -
  • Never let the cream boil after it hits the pan—reduce heat to low and stir gently, because boiling can break the sauce and make it grainy.
  • If your sauce seems too thin, you can simmer it uncovered for a minute or two, but the cheese will thicken it more than you'd expect once it melts completely.
03 -
  • If your ranch seasoning mix has too much salt, reduce the additional salt you add—taste as you go since different brands vary.
  • Use a skillet that's large enough that ingredients aren't crowded; this ensures the turkey browns properly instead of steaming.
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