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, for garnish)

# Steps:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add 1 lb ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes.
03 - Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add 2 cups mixed vegetables to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
06 - Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet and add 1/2 cup sour cream. Stir until well combined and heated through.
07 - Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet, stirring until melted and sauce reaches creamy consistency.
08 - Serve hot over 12 oz cooked pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Cooking tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, and tastes way better than anything delivered in a paper container.
  • The creamy ranch sauce somehow feels indulgent but you're actually getting solid protein and real vegetables in every bite.
  • Ground turkey is forgiving—it browns beautifully without the drama of other proteins, giving you time to get your vegetables prepped without stress.
02 -
  • If your sauce looks broken or separated after adding the dairy, it usually means the heat was too high; gently stir in a splash of cream and lower the temperature even more.
  • Don't add the cheese until everything else is completely combined and heated through, or you risk it becoming stringy and weird instead of creamy.
03 -
  • Make your own ranch seasoning if you want more control—combine 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon chives, 1/2 teaspoon dill, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and you've got a better flavor than most store-bought versions.
  • If you're cooking for people with dairy sensitivities, heavy cream mixed with Greek yogurt actually creates a sauce that tastes nearly identical while cutting the fat in half.
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