Turkey Cutlet Parmesan

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Diana Rattray
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Updated 09/03/19
Turkey Cutlet Parmesan Recipe

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  • Total: 40 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
664 Calories
33g Fat
40g Carbs
52g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 664
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 217mg 72%
Sodium 1802mg 78%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 52g
Calcium 490mg 38%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

We're all familiar with Chicken Parmesan, where a chicken cutlet is breaded and fried until golden, then topped with a rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. But what about replacing the chicken with turkey? This poultry swap will maintain the original recipe's texture and appearance but will bring a slightly different flavor to the dish. An ideal dinner choice when you have eaten so much chicken you feel like you are going to start clucking.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (seasoned)
  • 1 1/2 pounds turkey meat (4 cutlets)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar tomato sauce
  • Garnish: Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces mozzarella (sliced or shredded)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 F.

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  2. Beat egg and milk together in a small bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. One at a time, dip turkey cutlets in the egg mixture then into the breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated, placing on a baking sheet as you go.

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  3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook cutlets in the hot oil until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Place in a shallow casserole dish.

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  4. Add sliced onion, red pepper, and mushrooms to the hot skillet. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of the cutlets.

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  5. Pour the spaghetti sauce over and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (as much or as little as you like). Bake for about 20 minutes.

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  6. Top with mozzarella cheese and cook until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes.

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  7. Serve over hot pasta and enjoy!

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Recipe Variations

  • This recipe calls for a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce, but if you prefer to make your own you can simply add dried basil and oregano to canned tomato sauce.
  • For a slight twist on a classic, sauteed onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms are spooned on top of the cutlets before covered with sauce and cheese. Perhaps this is a way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diets! This dish is best served alongside pasta.