This comforting dish features tender, pounded turkey breast cutlets that are lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-seared until golden. The star of the show is the homemade jalapeno cream sauce, which adds a luxurious velvety texture with a gentle kick of heat. It balances the mild flavor of the turkey perfectly, creating a meal that feels both elegant and homey. Ideal for weeknight dinners when you want something special but simple, this recipe comes together quickly. The sauce is versatile and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop.
Turkey In Jalapeno Cream Sauce
Description
This comforting dish features tender, pounded turkey breast cutlets that are lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-seared until golden. The star of the show is the homemade jalapeno cream sauce, which adds a luxurious velvety texture with a gentle kick of heat. It balances the mild flavor of the turkey perfectly, creating a meal that feels both elegant and homey. Ideal for weeknight dinners when you want something special but simple, this recipe comes together quickly. The sauce is versatile and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop.Ingredients
Directions
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Place boneless, skinless turkey breasts between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
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Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten each breast to an even 1/4 inch thickness.
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In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and cracked black pepper.
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Dredge the flattened turkey cutlets in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
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Heat the margarine or butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming.
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Add the turkey cutlets to the skillet, ensuring they do not overlap.
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Cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until the turkey is golden brown and cooked through.
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Transfer cooked turkey to a serving platter.
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Serve the turkey hot, topped with or alongside the prepared jalapeno cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 243.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.4g18%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 34.5mg12%
- Sodium 1401.9mg59%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.9g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 16.1g33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The original recipe references a separate "Jalapeno Cream Sauce" (See Sowest 2). Ensure you prepare this sauce separately before serving. A basic version typically involves saut&# 195;©ing diced jalapenos, adding cream or heavy cream, and simmering until slightly thickened.
For best results, pound the turkey breasts evenly so they cook uniformly. If the breasts are very thick, you may need to butterfly them first before pounding.
Turkey breasts vary in size; if yours are larger than 1 lb each, you may need to cook them slightly longer or cut them into smaller portions after pounding.
Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the turkey, as this can cause steaming instead of searing. Cook in batches if necessary.
You can substitute chicken breasts for turkey if preferred; the cooking time and method remain the same.
