These Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Mustard Sauce are the perfect decadent dinner. Seared turkey cutlets cooked in a creamy mustard sauce that is done in just over half an hour. A great dinner for weekend company or a mid week meal.
This dish came together quickly and was enjoyed by everyone in the house. When you find a dinner that everyone enjoys, you know it’s going on repeat! And if you love this recipe, you have to check out my Creamy Chicken Stroganoff!
What Is This Turkey Dinner Like
- Difficulty – This is a pretty easy dish to make that takes only about 30 minutes. It does have 13 ingredients but they are mostly seasonings and easy to find.
- Taste – If you love comforting dishes, this one is for you. The turkey is tender and the sauce is creamy with a mellow flavour of Dijon mustard.
- Serving – This dinner will serve 4 people as a main course. You can easily adjust the serving size in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Ingredients
- Turkey cutlets – Turkey cutlets are a great choice for this dish because they cook quick, are tender and lend themselves to being served with a sauce.
- Seasonings for turkey – I seasoned the turkey cutlets with salt and pepper for taste.
- Olive oil – The turkey was seared quickly in olive oil.
- Butter – The base for making the sauce was butter.
- Garlic – I added fresh minced garlic to the sauce.
- Mustard – Dijon mustard has a great flavour that really kicks up the taste of the sauce.
- Seasonings – I added dried oregano and garlic powder to the sauce for added flavour.
- Flour – Flour is used as a thickener for the sauce.
- Broth – I used chicken broth as a base for the sauce.
- Cream – Heavy cream is added to the sauce for an extra layer of richness.
- Parsley – I added fresh chopped parsley to finish off the dish for a touch of freshness.
NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Instructions
- Season turkey – Season both sides of the turkey cutlets with salt and pepper. Set asdie.
- Brown turkey – In a large skillet set over high heat, add the olive oil. Add the turkey cutlets and cook for 3 minutes. Turn over the cutlets and cook for another 3 minutes. You are not looking to cook the turkey fully, just to brown it on the outside. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make sauce – In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and bring it to a sizzle, about one minute. Add the garlic and give a quick stir. Next add the Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder and flour. Stir well until it forms a paste and becomes fragrant, about one minute. Gradually start pouring in the chicken broth, whisking as you pour to ensure it stays smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the cream Whisk until it comes to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Finish cooking the turkey – Add the turkey cutlets to the sauce, cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove cover and add the fresh parsley.
- Serve – Serve hot with the sauce poured over the turkey cutlets.
Recipe Tips
- Type of turkey to use – I used turkey cutlets for this recipe because they are a great size and cook evenly and quickly. You could use turkey tenders or even turkey breast. If you use turkey breasts, cut it half ways through the middle and pound it out with a kitchen hammer.
- Searing the turkey – You are not looking to cook the turkey all the way through, you are just looking to sear it. The turkey will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Making the sauce – Take your time pouring in the chicken broth and make sure to whisk as you pour. This will ensure you get an even sauce with no lumps.
Substitutions
- Turkey cutlets – You can easily use turkey tenders or cut down a turkey tenderloin. Alternatively, you can even use chicken tenders.
- Heavy cream – Alternatively, you can use half and half or whole milk. The results will be pretty much the same.
Serving
This is such a great comfort dish and lends itself to great vegetable sides like the Butter Sauteed Broccoli and Carrots, the Sherry Sauteed Asparagus and Carrots, or the Parmesan Topped Green Beans. And if your looking for potato sides, you need to check out the Potato and Leek Cakes or the Crispy Oven Roasted Parmesan Baby Potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are turkey cutlets?
Turkey cutlets are thin boneless slices of turkey breast. Generally they are either sliced thin or at times pounded thin.
What does searing mean?
Searing simply means to cook on a high heat to brown it on the outside and lock the juices inside. It isn’t the process of cooking through, just simply cooking on the outside.
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Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Mustard Sauce
These Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Mustard Sauce are the perfect decadent dinner. Seared turkey cutlets cooked in a creamy mustard sauce that is done in just over half an hour. A great dinner for weekend company or a mid week meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey cutlets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season both sides of the turkey cutlets with salt and pepper. Set asdie.
- In a large skillet set over high heat, add the olive oil. Add the turkey cutlets and cook for 3 minutes. Turn over the cutlets and cook for another 3 minutes. You are not looking to cook the turkey fully, just to brown it on the outside. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and bring it to a sizzle, about one minute. Add the garlic and give a quick stir. Next add the Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder and flour. Stir well until it forms a paste and becomes fragrant, about one minute. Gradually start pouring in the chicken broth, whisking as you pour to ensure it stays smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the cream Whisk until it comes to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Add the turkey cutlets to the sauce, cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove cover and add the fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with the sauce poured over the turkey cutlets.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Mustard Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 326
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 1023mg44%
Potassium 472mg13%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 506IU10%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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