This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet recipe is an easy, comforting dinner that comes together so quickly in one pan! With tender sweet potatoes (not mushy!), savory lean turkey, and melted cheese.

We love hearty dinners because it means that easy meals like this Turkey Skillet are back on the table.

Comfort foods, especially those that are healthy and nourish our bodies, are my favorite kinds of meals!

This Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet comes out perfectly cooked and has the best flavor balance (just check out the recipe below!), plus no extra dishes to speak of!

Ingredients in Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

This ingredient lineup stays practical and flexible, which makes this dish easy to repeat any night of the week.

How to make Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

This recipe stays calm and straightforward, cooking fully in one skillet with steady steps.

1. Heat the skillet

Warm olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Let the oil heat fully so the vegetables begin cooking right away without sticking.

2. Cook the sweet potatoes

Add diced sweet potatoes to the pan and season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir often and let them soften slowly, allowing light browning while they become tender inside.

3. Add onion and pepper

Stir in diced onion and yellow pepper. Cook until the onion turns translucent and the peppers soften, scraping up any flavorful bits on the pan.

4. Stir in garlic

Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Keep it moving to avoid browning too quickly.

5. Brown the turkey

Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until fully browned and no pink remains. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.

6. Combine and simmer

Stir everything together and lower the heat slightly. Let the mixture cook together so the flavors blend and the sweet potatoes finish softening.

7. Add the cheese

Sprinkle mozzarella over the skillet and cover briefly. Let the cheese melt gently over the top without stirring too much,

8. Finish and garnish

Remove from heat and scatter fresh parsley over the skillet before serving.

How to serve Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

This skillet works beautifully straight from the pan, served warm in shallow bowls. A simple green salad pairs well alongside and keeps the meal balanced. For heartier plates, spoon the mixture over rice or quinoa to stretch servings and soak up any juices.

Leftovers hold up nicely the next day. Reheated gently, the flavors deepen and the texture stays comforting. It also works well tucked into wraps or served with a fried egg on top for a relaxed lunch.

Recipe Tips

Cut sweet potatoes evenly so they cook at the same pace.
Keep the heat moderate to avoid drying out the turkey.
Stir gently once the cheese melts to keep the texture creamy.
Adjust chili flakes based on heat preference.
A lid helps the cheese melt evenly without overcooking the base.