Turkey Spinach Mushroom Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe
Turkey Spinach Mushroom is a quick and simple recipe perfect for a busy weeknight meal. This easy dinner combines lean ground turkey with fresh spinach and mushrooms, creating a family favorite that cooks fast and tastes great.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 lean recommended
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the mushrooms and onion until the mushrooms are nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart and cooking until no longer pink, roughly 6 to 8 minutes, then drain any excess fat.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add the spinach, stirring until wilted, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to low and mix in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Tip 1: For best flavor, let the mushrooms brown deeply before adding other ingredients
- Tip 2: Ground chicken or beef can be used as a substitute for the turkey
- Tip 3: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Calories: 385