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Turkey Spinach Mushroom Skillet with creamy Parmesan sauce, crumbled ground turkey, and wilted spinach in a large skillet

Turkey Spinach Mushroom Skillet

A creamy, one-pan weeknight dinner made with lean ground turkey, golden cremini mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a light Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 lean recommended
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 5 oz fresh spinach baby spinach preferred
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated for smoothest sauce

Equipment

  • 12-inch large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and diced onion. Cook, stirring only occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms are deeply browned and the onion is soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook and crumble with a wooden spoon for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains and the meat looks lightly golden. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
  3. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the spices cook for about 30 seconds to bloom into the meat.
  4. Add the fresh spinach in two or three batches, stirring between each addition until fully wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan until fully melted and a light cream sauce forms. Serve immediately for the best texture and consistency.

Notes

Do not crowd the mushrooms or they will steam rather than brown. Use 93/7 ground turkey for best moisture. Fresh spinach is strongly recommended over frozen. Not suitable for freezing as the cream sauce separates upon thawing. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water.