Creamy Ranch Turkey Veggie Skillet (Printable)

Ground turkey and mixed vegetables simmered in tangy ranch cream sauce for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb 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 oz cooked pasta or rice
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

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 until well combined.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • It's proof that weeknight dinners don't have to be boring or complicated, just deeply satisfying.
  • The ranch cream sauce does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so even if you're using whatever vegetables you have on hand, it just works.
  • Ground turkey keeps things lighter than beef, but that creamy sauce makes it feel totally indulgent.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the turkey properly—that initial caramelization is what gives the whole dish depth and prevents it from tasting one-dimensional.
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits, so if it seems a touch loose while simmering, don't panic and keep cooking; it'll reach perfect consistency on its own.
03 -
  • If you're using fresh herbs instead of the seasoning mix, whisk them into your cream and broth before pouring so they distribute evenly and don't clump.
  • Don't walk away when you're simmering the sauce—a gentle bubble means it's thickening perfectly, but a rolling boil can break it, and then you're left with something that looks curdled.
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