Description
This comforting One-Pot Ground Turkey Stroganoff combines lean ground turkey with mushrooms, egg noodles, and a creamy sauce made from sour cream and cream cheese. Perfect for a hearty, easy-to-make dinner, this recipe cooks everything in one skillet, minimizing cleanup while delivering rich flavors and a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ yellow onion, small diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
Broth & Sauce
- 3½ cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup sour cream (more as desired)
- 1 ounce cream cheese
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced mushrooms
- ½ pound wide egg noodles (uncooked)
- 1½ cups baby spinach (optional)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions start to turn slightly translucent, releasing their fragrance.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Push the onions to one side of the pan and add the ground turkey, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula. Stir occasionally to brown the meat evenly along with the onions.
- Add Mushrooms and Seasonings: Before the turkey is fully cooked, incorporate the sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue sautéing until the mushrooms soften and the turkey is cooked through with no pink remaining.
- Simmer with Broth and Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the Dijon mustard. Reduce heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the uncooked wide egg noodles, pressing them lightly into the broth even if they’re not fully submerged.
- Cook Pasta: Let the noodles simmer for 7 to 9 minutes or until they reach al dente texture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish with Creaminess and Greens: Lower heat to low and gently stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If using, add baby spinach and cook for a minute until wilted.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stroganoff before serving to add a fresh, bright flavor and appealing color.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef for variation.
- Adjust salt according to the sodium content of your chicken broth.
- For a dairy-free option, consider using dairy-free cream cheese and sour cream alternatives.
- The baby spinach is optional but adds nice color and nutrition.
- Cook pasta uncovered to avoid boiling over and stir occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ground turkey stroganoff, one-pot recipe, creamy stroganoff, easy dinner, weeknight meal, turkey and noodles
