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Turkey Breast Recipe On the Stove

Yes, you read that correct, we’re making turkey breast recipe on the stove today with video! This could probably be the most fool proof way to succulent turkey breast!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Turkey Breast
  • 2 turkey breasts skin on and bone in optional
  • 1 stick butter divided
  • 1/3 cup roasted garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
Gravy:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cp cream

Notes

  • You can make as little as one turkey breast with this recipe or as many as 6 or 8 depending on how many skillets you have.
  • No need to marinade or brine or wait for days before making this recipe, however you can still make it ahead of time.
  • To make this turkey breast recipe ahead of time, marinade the turkey in the roast garlic mixture and keep it overnight in your refrigerator.
  • To get the PERFECT sear and crust on the turkey skin, you control how much you sear the meat in the hot skillet.
  • The lemon zest is totally optional but adds a bright zest to the turkey!Make the roast garlic ahead of time and keep it at room temperature for a month. Recipe here: Roasted Garlic – How to Roast Garlic.
  • Adding a touch of cream to the gravy gives it a luscious and silky feel!
  • Remove the turkey breast form the pan as soon as it reaches 165 degrees F and cover it with foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • If you're into roasting, try this Succulent Dry Brined Turkey Breast.
  • Leftovers taste SO GOOD!