Tender and juicy turkey cutlets with a flavorful gravy. This 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.
Turkey cutlets aren't just for the holidays. Consider making turkey cutlets any time of the year. They cook quickly and with a simple pan fried turkey cutlet recipe like this one, dinner can be ready in no time.
Here I've seasoned the turkey cutlets with just a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper and Italian seasoning. Feel free to season the cutlets with this or use dried rosemary or thyme instead.
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What Are Turkey Cutlets?
Turkey cutlets 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.
Why This Recipe Works
- This is such a delicious, easy recipe. It can be made in just 20 minutes!
- You can double or triple the ingredients in this recipe with success.
- Since the turkey is thin, it cooks quickly and is tender and extra juicy.
- If you're planning a small scale Thanksgiving, turkey cutlets are a great option.
Ingredients
See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- turkey breast cutlet
- butter
- Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper
- onions
- garlic
- all purpose flour
- chicken broth
Expert Tips
- You can substitute thinly a sliced chicken breast for the turkey cutlet.
- Use gluten free flour if needed.
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If you're planning a holiday menu on a smaller scale, cooking a large turkey might seem unnecessary. Don't feel the need to skip the turkey, you can still enjoy a traditional meal by including these small portioned turkey cutlets.
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Juicy Turkey Cutlets For One
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 finely chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ½ tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the turkey cutlet(s) 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
- You can substitute thinly a sliced chicken breast for the turkey cutlet.
- Use gluten free flour if needed.
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.