Creamy Skillet Smoked Paprika Turkey and Corn
This creamy skillet dish features lean ground turkey, sweet corn, and a rich smoked paprika sauce, making for a flavorful and easy weeknight meal. It's a comforting one-pan dinner perfect for busy evenings.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spoon
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 Diced onion
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 lb Ground turkey lean or regular
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour optional, for thickening
- 1/2 cup Milk whole or skim
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese optional
- 15 oz Corn drained can or 1.5 cups thawed frozen corn
Seasonings & Garnish
- 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- Pinch Cayenne pepper optional
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, break it apart, and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- If using, sprinkle flour over the turkey and onions, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- If desired, stir in cream cheese until it melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the drained or thawed corn.
- Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optionally a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Stir all ingredients together to coat the corn evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley just before serving.
Notes
This versatile recipe can be adjusted with different vegetables or spices. For a richer flavor, use whole milk and full-fat cream cheese.