Creamy Ranch Turkey Veggie Skillet (Printable Version)

Ground turkey and mixed vegetables in tangy ranch cream sauce, ready in 35 minutes for busy weeknights.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Add diced red onion and minced garlic; 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, stirring to combine.
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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is as easy as the cooking itself.
  • The ranch seasoning does all the heavy lifting for flavor without needing a dozen spices.
  • It's flexible enough to use whatever vegetables are hiding in your crisper drawer.
  • Creamy, comforting, and filling without feeling too heavy on a busy night.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the turkey well, those caramelized bits add serious depth to the sauce.
  • If your sauce looks too thick, add a splash more broth instead of cream to keep it from becoming heavy.
  • Taste before adding extra salt, ranch seasoning can be quite salty depending on the brand.
03 -
  • Use a wide skillet so the vegetables have room to sauté instead of steam, giving you better texture and flavor.
  • If you don't have ranch seasoning, mix dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt for a quick homemade version.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for a bright, tangy finish that lifts the whole dish.
Return