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Creamy Tuscan Ground Turkey Skillet - A Cozy, One-Pan Dinner

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra if needed)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried basil/oregano blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced (oil-packed preferred)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread (for serving, optional)

Method
 

  1. Warm the pan: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Brown the turkey: Add ground turkey, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and break it up with a spatula. Cook until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Stir in onion with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and translucent, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Layer the flavor: Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Stir in the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and warm through for 1 minute.
  5. Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Make it creamy: Lower the heat. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 2–3 minutes until it slightly thickens.
  7. Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Finish the skillet: Return the cooked turkey and any juices to the pan. Fold in spinach and cook just until wilted, 1–2 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, splash in a bit more broth or cream.
  9. Garnish and serve: Top with fresh basil if using. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.