High-Protein Turkey Dinner in a Skillet is a delicious dish. It contains light butter, dried cranberries, onions, turkey breast, broccoli florets, celery, herbs, ciabatta, and seasonings. This dish has dairy in it so it is not good for dairy-free diet. It contains thirty-five minutes, so it is good for quick dinner or lunch. Store this dish for some time so it is good for meal prep. This High-Protein Turkey Dinner in a Skillet has 32g protein in one serving. Serve this skillet with wild rice, roasted carrots, & garden salad.
STATS:
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 & ½ cups
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 2
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 tbsp. light butter with canola oil
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- ½ cup onion
- ½ cup celery
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley
- 2 tsp. sage
- ¼ tsp. ground pepper
- 8 ounces boneless turkey breast tenderloin
- â…› tsp. salt
- ½ to ¾ cup no-salt-added turkey broth
- 3 ounces ciabatta bread
- 2 tbsp. dried cranberries
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LIGHT BUTTER:
- Add the light butter along with canola oil to include the indulgent & smooth flavor in the dish. Divide the butter in between turkey & vegetables.
BROCCOLI:
- Include the small broccoli florets in the dish to ad d light crunchy & fresh taste. Slice the florets in small pieces so they cook equally.
FRESH HERBS:
- Add the sage & parsley to include the earthy & savory taste. Utilize the dried sage if fresh is not available.
TURKEY:
- Utilize the without bone turkey breast to include the protein in dish. We have to make the thin turkey slices so they get cook quickly.
BREAD:
- Add the dried ciabatta bread to include the satisfying texture. Make the cubes and dry them so it absorbs the taste properly.
DRIED CRANBERRIES:
- Include the dried cranberries to add the light fruity & sweet flavor. It should be unsweetened or reduce sugar containing cranberries to decrease the sugar content.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the light butter plus canola oil in big pan & warm it on the moderate flame.
- Include the broccoli, celery, onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes till the vegetables begin to get soft.
- Add the salt, sage, pepper powder, and parsley and mix and cook for more one minute.
- Include the vegetables in one corner of pan and put leftover light butter + canola oil in it.
- Then include the turkey slices equally then cook for 3 to 4 minutes till the turkey gets cook properly.
- Now include ½ cup turkey stock and mix gently to combine.
- Include the dried bread cubes & cranberries and mix them together and cook for two to three minutes.
- Put the pan on shelf and sprinkle the parsley and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Apple Walnut Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Carrots
- Green Beans
- Garlic Asparagus
SIDES:
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Baby Potatoes
- Wild Rice
TIPS:
- Make the thin & even turkey slices so they get cook in same duration.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan or else the turkey will get steam & don’t get brown nicely.
- Add just ½ cup of broth and add more only if required.
- Include the cranberries in last so its chewy texture will remain.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We have to cool the turkey skillet then transfer them in the covered box and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Add the cool turkey in the covered box and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will I add the chicken instead?
- Yes, we would easily add the chicken and include the thin slices so they get cook equally.
How my turkey remains soft?
- We have to make the thin slices and don’t overcook it and take it out when the temperature reach to 165° F.
Could we include the fresh bread pieces?
- Yes, we can include the fresh bread pieces in the dish but it gets overly soggy so we have to dry them in the air.
How to prepare the dish without dairy?
- Add the light vegan butter + canola oil to prepare the dish without dairy.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 420 kcal
Net carbs: 48 g
Iron: 3 mg
Total carbs: 55 g
Serving size: 1 & ½
Vitamin A: 85 µg
Fiber: 6 g
Calcium: 85 mg
Protein: 32 g
Sodium: 470 mg
Serving: 1
Potassium: 650 mg
