Description
A comforting and creamy skillet meal featuring tender ground turkey and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a zesty ranch sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz cooked pasta or rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Start by warming 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the turkey: Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with your wooden spoon. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is browned and fully cooked through.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Introduce the diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes, allowing the fragrant aroma to fill your kitchen.
- Add the vegetables: Stir in the diced bell peppers, zucchini, and sliced carrots. Sauté for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Incorporate the peas: Toss in the frozen peas and allow to cook for another 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and broth, followed by the ranch seasoning mix. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Simmer: Let the mixture bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Place your cooked pasta or rice in bowls, ladle the creamy turkey veggie mix over the top, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Prep your vegetables and measure out ingredients before starting to save time. For a lighter version, consider using ground chicken or turkey breast instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg