Creamy Ranch Turkey & Veggie Skillet (Printer-friendly)

Ground turkey and mixed vegetables simmered in a creamy ranch sauce, ready in 35 minutes.

# 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 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 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than takeout, and tastes infinitely better than anything in a cardboard container.
  • One pan means you're not drowning in dishes while everyone's already asking for seconds.
  • The ranch sauce somehow convinces even reluctant vegetable-eaters to load their bowls with peppers and zucchini.
02 -
  • If you add the cream too quickly or over high heat, it can separate and look grainy—keep the temperature gentle and stir constantly once the dairy hits the pan.
  • Taste the sauce before serving because ranch seasoning mixes vary wildly between brands, and some need a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lemon to shine.
03 -
  • Make the ranch seasoning from scratch with dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne if you want to control the sodium or avoid any additives in the mix.
  • Save a bit of pasta or rice water to thin the sauce at serving time—it's a chef's secret that makes everything look more intentional and taste more balanced.
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