Description
This Cheesy Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet is a delicious one-pan dinner that combines savory ground turkey with sweet potatoes and gooey melted cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sweet Potato Base:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Add diced sweet potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Cook ground turkey: Push vegetables to the sides, add ground turkey to the center, cook until browned.
- Season and simmer: Stir in seasonings, pour in broth, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover and cook for 1–2 minutes until melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions, serve warm.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
