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Turkey Breast in Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce

This Turkey Breast in Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce is quick, easy and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Succulent pieces of turkey breast in a creamy fire roasted tomato, basil and garlic sauce, incredibly delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey breast
Servings: 4
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound turkey breast cut in long strips
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 leaves basil chopped
  • 15 ounce fire roasted tomatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream 125 mL

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Season the turkey breast with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the turkey pieces to the skillet and cook on both sides for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove turkey from the skillet and set aside.
  • Place the fire roasted tomatoes in a blender or a food processor and pulse a few times until smooth. Set aside.
  • Add the garlic and half the chopped basil to the skillet and fry for 1 minutes until the garlic becomes aromatic.
  • Add the fire roasted tomatoes and heavy cream to the skillet, stir and taste for seasoning, adjust as necessary.
  • Add the turkey back to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with the remaining basil and serve over rice or pasta.

Notes

  1. Chicken breast can be used instead of turkey breast.
  2. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen in an air tight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg