Prep: 10 mins Cook: 25 mins Total: 35 mins Author: Joanna Cismaru Serves: 4
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!Enjoy
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!EQUIPMENT
12-inch Cast Iron Skillet
KitchenAid 7-cup Food Processor
INGREDIENTS:
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb turkey breast cut in long strips
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salt and pepper to taste
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5 cloves garlic minced
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8 leaves basil chopped
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15 oz fire roasted tomatoes
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1/2 cup heavy cream 125 mL
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
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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.
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Place the fire roasted tomatoes in a blender or a food processor and pulse a few times until smooth. Set aside.
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Add the garlic and half the chopped basil to the skillet and fry for 1 minutes until the garlic becomes aromatic.
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Add the fire roasted tomatoes and heavy cream to the skillet, stir and taste for seasoning, adjust as necessary.
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Add the turkey back to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Garnish with the remaining basil and serve over rice or pasta.
RECIPE NOTES:
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Chicken breast can be used instead of turkey breast.
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Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen in an air tight container for up to 3 months.
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Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 340kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Cholesterol: 102mg (34%)Sodium: 410mg (18%)Potassium: 312mg (9%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 938IU (19%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 74mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)