Sweet Potato and Turkey Skillet (Easy One-Pan Dinner)
If you’re looking for a quick, nourishing, and flavor-packed dinner, this sweet potato and turkey skillet is about to become your new go-to. Made in just one pan with simple ingredients, this turkey sweet potato skillet is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding your family a wholesome meal without the stress.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Sweet Potato and Turkey Skillet
- Ready In: 30 minutes
- Serves: 6
- Main Ingredients: oil, ground turkey, garlic cloves, sweet potato, yellow onion, 10 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes, 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained, chicken or vegetable broth
- Why You'll Love It: This easy sweet potato and turkey skillet is a healthy one-pan dinner made in 30 minutes with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and bold flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights!
It’s hearty, loaded with protein and fiber, and comes together in under 30 minutes—plus, it’s incredibly customizable with your favorite toppings!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-pan meal = easy cleanup
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Perfect for meal prep
- Naturally gluten-free
– Lyuda
Ingredients for the Sweet Potato and Turkey Skillet
This turkey sweet potato skillet uses simple, wholesome ingredients that you can easily find at any grocery store:
- Oil – for sautéing and building flavor
- Ground turkey – lean protein base (you can also use chicken or beef)
- Garlic cloves – adds bold, aromatic flavor
- Sweet potato – naturally sweet, hearty, and nutrient-rich
- Yellow onion – builds a savory flavor base
- Fire-roasted tomatoes – adds smoky depth
- Black beans – boosts fiber and protein
- Chicken or vegetable broth – helps cook the potatoes and adds moisture
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – creamy, melty topping
- Seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt
Optional toppings:
Fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado, lime wedges
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
Make this sweet potato and turkey skillet your own with these easy swaps:
- Low-carb: Swap sweet potatoes for cauliflower
- Spicy version: Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes
- Dairy-free: Skip cheese or use dairy-free alternatives
- Mexican-inspired: Add taco seasoning and top with salsa
- Mediterranean twist: Use feta cheese and oregano instead
How to Make Sweet Potato and Turkey Skillet
Step 1. Sauté the aromatics
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Cook the turkey.
Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Step 3: Add flavor.
Stir in garlic and all seasonings. Mix well to coat the meat evenly.
Step 4: Cook the sweet potatoes
Add cubed sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth. Stir, cover, and cook for 9–10 minutes until fork-tender.
Step 5: Add beans.
Stir in black beans and mix until combined.
Step 6: Melt the cheese.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 2–3 minutes.
Step 7: Finish and Serve.
Top with cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or lime juice and enjoy!
If you enjoy easy 30-minute meals, you’ll love my Loaded Potato Taco Bowl and Unstuffed Peppers Skillet.
Expert Tips
- Cut sweet potatoes into small, even cubes for faster cooking
- Keep the lid on while cooking to trap steam and soften potatoes
- Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding
- Don’t skip the seasoning step—it builds deep flavor
- For meal prep, store in airtight containers up to 4 days
Video of How to Make a Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet
Here’s a video so you can watch me make this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
This turkey sweet potato skillet is a complete meal on its own, but you can pair it with:
- Roasted vegetables
- Rice or quinoa
- Warm tortillas or wraps
- Simple green salad
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Potato and Turkey Skillet
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Sweet Potato and Turkey Skillet
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic and all seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat the meat.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine, then cover with a lid.
- Cook for 9–10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. (Keeping the lid on is key to ensure they cook through.)
- Stir in the black beans and gently mix until everything is well combined.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top, cover, and let it melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with your favorite toppings like cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or a squeeze of fresh lime.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you make this, I’d love to hear how it turned out.
Leave a comment and star rating below!
If you make this, I’d love to hear how it turned out.
Leave a comment and star rating below!
This recipe is incredible! Such a delicious and wholesome family meal! I added a bit of smoked paprika to it and one red bell pepper for crunch and it’s hands down my favorite dish now- definitely a staple in our family’s meals. Thank you, thank you, thank you Lyuda! Can’t wait to try your other other easy, quick and healthy family meals! 🤗
Wow, this feedback makes my heart so happy – thank you so much. I am so glad you love this recipe, and I love the smoked paprika and bell pepper addition!
We made this and absolutely loved it! Such a simple, flavorful, and satisfying dish. I think it’s perfect for a busy weeknight. The combination of sweet potatoes, turkey, beans and spices was spot on. This is definitely going into our regular dinner rotation. Also, I loved the chicken gyro recipe too!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, Nataly!
I had all the ingredients on hand so I gave it a try—it was yummy and the whole family loved it. And it’s a healthy balance of nutrients with protein and fiber.
Thank you so much, Kathy!
This has become a favorite—we have it every 2-3 weeks—I halve the turkey and use Monterey Jack cheese. I also make the beans separately just bc I don’t like beans 😂 and double the spices. This is one of my favorites—so full of flavor and filling without being heavy. I made it again last night and topped it with a few shakes of tajin and it was SO good!
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this! Love tajin flavor here too!
Made this for the first time – super easy (and quick which is a weeknight win! )to come together and had great flavor! Subbed in fresh mozzarella balls and teenagers ate with tortillas chips for a little crunch. Adding it into our meal rotation!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, Jane! Love that it was a hit for the entire family.
This was so delicious! I am so glad I have leftovers for lunch
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Kerri! It’s one of our favorites, too, because it packs so much flavor and nutrition in one skillet.
LOVE THIS ONE! All the flavors, nutritional and my husband appreciates I can make it without too much “mess”!
Agreed! We love it so much, too! Thank you