Skillet turkey breast cutlet recipe served bruschetta-style (sans bread) with fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic. Turkey Bruschetta is down this is the best turkey recipe!
This post is sponsored by the National Turkey Federation.
Best turkey breast cutlets recipe = Turkey Brushetta!
Ummmm… can we just talk for a second about this Skillet Italian Herb Bruschetta Turkey? The freshness, the flavor, the moist and juicy turkey. Oh I’m in love.
And it’s just in time for summer and sunshine. This dish is that quintessential dinner to serve al fresco in the summer months (or like right now for us Floridians).
Can’t you just taste it and smell it? Something about tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar makes my lips pucker and I’m so happy about it.
And isn’t it a fact that food tastes better when you’re dining with friends and family outdoors?
String lights hanging from a pergola, a big rustic table, good music, vino (of course vino) annnnnd this Skillet Italian Herb Bruschetta Turkey. Ah good vibes and good eats.
That’s not too much to ask for eh?
We purchased a new outdoor table for our patio, it was a birthday present of sorts… well one that I convinced the hubs to let us buy because it’s my birthday month. And it was a good investment because we’ve been dining outside every chance we can get.
I feel like life moves a little slower when you take the time to sit outside and have dinner together. And we all need a little slow down… at least over at our house. My son can run around in our fenced in backyard and we can act like a couple again…well for like 10 minutes.
True life.
So that’s why you need to make this Skillet Italian Herb Bruschetta Turkey, pronto. Oh and good news for all the turkey lovers, I’ve partnered up the the National Turkey Federation this year to bring you some more gobble gobble. Hope you’re excited because I know I am!
This dish is effortless to create for a casual weeknight or elegant dinner party. The turkey soaks up so much flavor from the Italian herbs and forms a golden crust keeping all the juices locked in the turkey breast!
I buy the turkey breast cutlets or “thinly sliced boneless skinless turkey breast” because it cooks in half the time. You know me, I’m all about spending less time in the kitchen.
If you can’t find turkey breast cutlets just buy whole turkey breast and slice them in half lengthwise to make them thinner (about an inch thick). This cut also makes the BEST protein packed low carb bruschetta. Turkey is a lean protein, naturally low in fat, and provides immune boosting nutrients like iron, zinc and potassium.
You won’t miss the bread with this Skillet Italian Herb Bruschetta Turkey.
More of our best turkey breast recipes:
Cranberry & Kale Turkey Burgers
Skillet Italian Herb Bruschetta Turkey
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
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Italian herbed browned turkey breast served bruschetta-style sans bread with fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic. Skillet Italian Herb Bruschetta Turkey is easy to cook and has so much flavor!
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless turkey breast cutlets (about 4–5 thinly sliced pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced heirloom tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons thick balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Season turkey breast on both sides with Italian seasoning, freshly ground pepper, and kosher salt. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Once pan and oil is heated, add seasoned turkey breast to the skillet.
- Cook until turkey is golden brown on one side (about 5-7 minutes); flip continuing to cook until both sides are golden and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes total depending on the thickness of the turkey breast.
- While turkey is cooking, in a small bowl, mix together tomatoes, basil, garlic and shallot. Drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and season with black pepper.
- Serve turkey breast topped with tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 recipe
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 385mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
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Obsessed with this recipe! So healthy.
Beautiful! Your photos are making me hungry. So happy tomato season is just around the corner.
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You’re definitely making me want to use turkey beyond Thanksgiving. This recipe looks amazing!
Thanks Marisa! Turkey is so versatile… but you’re right, we commonly just think of it for Thanksgiving.
Love these flavors!!
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Thank you Katie– it’s a really flavorful dish!
I bought turkey breast cutlets this weekend and they literally cooked in 3-4 minutes. SO easy, fast and inexpensive! They are certainly going to be my new go-to as is this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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amazing right?!
Wow!! Looks SO good! I love a nice balsamic vinegar reduction. Fave!!
AMEN! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
So simple and I love all the flavor and bruschetta twist! I bet this could easily be made with chicken too and would spice things up, I’m forwarding this to my parents!
Thanks for sharing with your parents 🙂
I love love love bruschetta, and this makes what is normally an appetizer a dinner. I love this!
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Me too! But I rarely make it… until I thought, why not make it a protein topping?!
This sounds perfect for the warm weather that is finally here! Love how it’s all made in one skillet too. My kinda dish! 😉
We think alike 🙂 Mom life, right?
Oh that looks like weeknight comfort food for me. I love such simple, easy and satisfying meals for the weeknights. Yum.
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Easy is a big win in my book.
Yum! I don’t know why I always forget about turkey when it’s not Thanksgiving time. It’s a great protein and I should cook with it more often. Your bruschetta version looks delicious!
Thanks Elizabeth!!
Ohh I love bruschetta!! I like that did on turkey!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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🙂 Thank you!
This chicken bruschetta dish looks so fabulous!! And yes, food always tastes so delicious and fun outside! I can’t wait to try this dish at my next family gathering!
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This is a great weeknight recipe, I am crazy about heirloom tomatoes too and can’t wait until my garden comes in.
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OH MY GOSH!! This is making me want dinner asap! I want to grab this out of my screen and eat it!
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