Creamy Ranch Turkey & Veggie Skillet (Print Version)

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

# 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 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time to actually sit down and eat.
  • The ranch seasoning does all the flavor work for you, no need to fuss with a dozen spices.
  • It uses whatever vegetables you have on hand, making it incredibly forgiving and flexible.
  • The creamy sauce feels indulgent but comes together in under ten minutes.
02 -
  • Keep the heat low once you add the cream and cheese, or the sauce can separate and turn grainy instead of silky.
  • If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of milk or pasta water to loosen it up without losing the creaminess.
  • Frozen vegetables work just as well as fresh, but make sure to let any excess water cook off before adding the cream.
03 -
  • Use a mix of sharp and mild cheddar for a more complex cheese flavor that doesn't overpower the ranch.
  • Toast your ranch seasoning in the skillet for thirty seconds before adding the cream, it deepens the flavor and makes the herbs more fragrant.
  • If you're serving this to picky eaters, blend the vegetables into the sauce after cooking so they get the nutrition without the visual resistance.
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