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Posted on Published: August 25, 2017

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Italian Turkey Cutlets – thick pieces of turkey seared and topped with pesto, tomatoes, and melty cheese. Ready in 15 minutes, and great any night of the week!

I love Turkey Cutlets. They are super easy, fast, and affordable. And best of all, they don’t taste like Turkey. Those of you that don’t like Turkey will get what I am saying. The turkey you get at Thanksgiving is turkey to me. I amhappy with having that once a year, but after that, I am good. Turkey Cutlets though, don’t taste like that. The texture is way different, and I just like them.

Italian turkey cutlets are a great way to mix up dinner and keep your family happy.Lemon Turkey Cutlets are another one of our favorites. Super healthy, flavorful, and anything but boring.

Turkey can be boring. It is low in calories and fat, and doesn’t have a ton of flavor on its own. So you have to add it! That is exactly what happens here. The turkey is browned and then topped with pesto, tomatoes and melted cheese. You can use fresh tomatoes when they are in season, or even canned tomatoes work.

I have been making these Italian turkey cutlets for years. It was one of the first recipes I came up with after I got married. I love just about anything with pesto, it adds so much flavor. You could use your favorite homemade pesto to. Or even a Spinach Pesto would be delicious.

How to Make Turkey Cutlets

Season both side of the turkey with salt and pepper and then brown in the pan for about 5 minutes. You want it to be golden brown.
Flip the turkey and top with pesto, tomatoes and cheese. Cover and let it cook for about 5 more minutes.
The cheese will melt as the turkey finishes cooking.
Once the turkey is cooked through you are done and ready to serve.

This turkey cutlet recipe could not be faster to make. Turkey cutlets are thin and cook in just minutes, so they are great for busy weeknights.

What To Serve with Turkey Cutlets

Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Roasted Green Beans
Italian Cheese Pull Apart Bread
Mushroom Rice Pilaf

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Italian Turkey Cutlets

Italian Turkey Cutlets - thick pieces of turkey seared and topped with pesto, tomatoes, and melty cheese. Ready in 15 minutes, and great any night o

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

2 turkey cutlets
salt and pepper
1 tsp olive oil
2 Tbls Pesto
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup Mozarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

Heat skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil. Season both sides of turkey with salt and pepper.
Add turkey to the pan, and brown on one side for about 5 minutes.
Flip and top with with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese.
Cover the pan, leaving a slight opening for steam to escape. Cook for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the turkey is cooked.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 250Saturated Fat 4gCholesterol 76mgSodium 488mgCarbohydrates 2gSugar 1gProtein 29g

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Since turkey cutlets come from the turkey breast and breasts contain minimal fat and remain white after cooking, a turkey cutlet counts as white meat. Unlike dark meat, white meat retains a pale color before and after cooking.

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What part of the turkey is a cutlet? ›

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What can I substitute turkey cutlets with? ›

Turkey Breast Cutlets – these can usually be found in the fresh/frozen turkey section at the grocery store. They can also be substituted with thinly sliced chicken breasts.

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What is a cutlet in Italy? ›

In Italian cotoletta refers to a food dipped in egg and bread crumbs and then fried. The classic cotoletta is the one “alla milanese,” a bone-in cut of meat from the loin of a suckling lamb, dipped in egg and bread crumbs, then fried.

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Do you wash turkey cutlets before cooking? ›

Wash your hands, but not the turkey! Many consumers think that washing their turkey will remove bacteria and make it safer. However, it's virtually impossible to wash bacteria off the bird. Instead, juices that splash during washing can transfer bacteria onto the surfaces of your kitchen, other foods and utensils.

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Are turkey breast cutlets healthy? ›

With 28g of protein per serving, our Turkey Breast Cutlets put a healthy twist on any meal. Simply toss them in the oven, a skillet, or on the grill, for a quick and easy addition to everything from salads to sandwiches.

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What are the benefits of turkey breast cutlets? ›

Boasts an impressive nutrition profile

Calories: 117.
Protein: 24 grams.
Fat: 2 grams.
Carbs: 0 grams.
Niacin (vitamin B3): 61% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin B6: 49% of the DV.
Vitamin B12: 29% of the DV.
Selenium: 46% of the DV.

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What cut of meat is a cutlet? ›

In cooking terms, a “cutlet” of meat — chicken, pork, beef, lamb, turkey — refers to a thin cut of meat usually taken from the leg or rib section (with fowl, sometimes the breast) of the animal. Commonly, cutlets are pounded even thinner before being quickly cooked over high heat.

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Is a cutlet half a breast? ›

A chicken cutlet is simply a chicken breast that has been cut in half horizontally to make two thinner pieces. Often, the cutlet is also pounded out to make it even thinner so it cooks even quicker and more evenly.

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What is considered a cutlet? ›

1. : a small slice of meat. a veal cutlet. 2. : a flat croquette of chopped meat or fish.