Tender and juicy turkey cutlets with a flavorful gravy. This single serving turkey cutlets recipe is so easy and everything cooks in one pan! Ready in 20 minutes!
These wonderful turkey cutlets are a fantastic weeknight meal and would be ideal if you're planning a Thanksgiving meal for one or two people.
Why This Recipe Works
- Turkey cutlets are a fantastic weeknight dinner and are ideal for celebratory holiday meals. This recipe yields the perfect amount for one person, or you can easily make a second one if you are sharing the meal with someone else.
- Tender and juicy turkey cutlets are so easy to make and everything cooks in one pan in less than 30 minutes!
- I season the turkey cutlets with just a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and Italian seasoning. The main herbs found in Italian seasoning are basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. If you don't have Italian seasoning, use one or two of these herbs instead.
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What Are Turkey Cutlets?
Turkey cutlets, also known as turkey chops, are boneless cuts of turkey that have been thinly sliced and cook very quickly. You should be able to find them in the fresh turkey section of your grocery.
They are often sold in packages of 5 or 6. Raw turkey cutlets can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
To freeze turkey cutlets, individually store each cutlet in an airtight container or a freezer-safe ziptop bag. They can be frozen for 9 months.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
See below for ways to use leftover ingredients.
- Turkey cutlets: Turkey breast cutlets can be found in most supermarkets. They are very lean and cook quickly.
- Butter: I use 2 tablespoons of salted butter in this recipe. One tablespoon of butter is used to cook the cutlet, and the second tablespoon of butter is used in making the gravy.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning: The main herbs found in Italian seasoning are basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. If you don't have Italian seasoning, use one or two of these herbs instead.
- Vegetables: chopped onions and garlic are used in the gravy.
- Flour: I use all purpose flour to thicken the gravy.
- Chicken broth: I recommend using low-sodium chicken broth and adding additional salt to the gravy if needed.
How To Make This Recipe
See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Season both sides of the turkey cutlet with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium-sized skillet melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat.
- Add the cutlet to the pan and cook until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
- Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring constantly for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Add the turkey cutlet back to the pan; reduce heat to low. Cover the cutlet with the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you can't find turkey cutlets in your grocery, you can purchase a turkey breast or turkey tenderloin and thinly slice it.
Yes. This recipe is absolutely delicious with chicken too. You can purchase chicken cutlets or use a boneless, skinless chicken breast that has been thinly sliced horizontally.
I don't recommend it. Turkey cutlets are best enjoyed immediately after cooking.
Expert Tips
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered for up to 3 days.
- Since turkey cutlets cook very quickly, make sure you have all of your ingredients ready before you begin cooking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve a turkey cutlet with all the fixings that go on a Thanksgiving table. Here are a few of our popular single serving traditional holiday side dishes:
Don't forget dessert! Be sure to include a traditional holiday dessert with your meal:
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this turkey cutlet recipe, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
- Italian seasoning: Turkey Chili, Giant Italian Meatball, Pork Tenderloin, Cioppino
- Onions: French Onion Soup, Beef Enchiladas, White Bean Soup, Shrimp Creole
- Garlic: Lemon and Garlic Chicken, Shrimp Fettuccine, Zuppa Toscana, Vegetable Soup
- Flour: Chicken Tagine, Mini Hummingbird Cake, Deep Dish Brownie, Pancake Mix
- Chicken broth: Potato Soup, Risotto, Lentil Stew, Chicken and Dumplings
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Turkey Cutlets With Gravy For One
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Equipment
- 10-inch skillet
Ingredients
- 1 (5-ounce) turkey breast cutlet
- 2 tablespoons salted butter , divided
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the turkey cutlet with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.In a medium-sized skillet melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat.
- Add the cutlet to the pan and cook until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
- Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring constantly for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Add the turkey cutlet back to the pan; reduce heat to low.Cover the cutlet with the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered for up to 3 days.
- Since turkey cutlets cook very quickly, make sure you have all of your ingredients ready before you begin cooking.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Rena kaminski says
I appreciate all the good comments for a quick fix meal. But I would like to prepare the cutlets and gravy ahead of time so as not to be cooking when guests arrive. Can I make this recipe earlier in the day and then heat it up in the micro?
Joanie Zisk says
Hi Rena, yes you can cook the cutlets ahead of time and reheat them in the microwave until they are warmed through. You may need to add a bit more broth to the gravy because it tends to thicken when refrigerated.
Mary Jane Armstrong says
This makes a perfect meal. It is so good. The gravy is delicious over mashed potatoes.