Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast features juicy meat under crisp, golden skin, infused with garlic, paprika, and Italian herbs. A quick pan gravy made from shallots, white wine, and stock adds a silky, savory finish. Serve it for a cozy holiday meal or any weekend dinner when you want classic roast turkey flavors without cooking a whole bird.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Combine 1/4 cup butter, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, herb seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Place the turkey, skin-side up, in a roasting pan. Loosen the skin with your fingers; spread half of the butter mixture over the turkey and under the skin. Reserve the remaining butter mixture. Tent the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Baste with the remaining butter mixture, return to the oven, and continue cooking until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes more. Move the turkey to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Transfer about 1 tablespoon of pan drippings to a medium skillet. Add the shallot and cook on low until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet; whisk in the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in the stock and flour until smooth. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened. For a creamier, lighter gravy, whisk in the half-and-half.
- 7
Slice the turkey and serve with the gravy.
- Calories 1042.61 kcal High 52%
- Protein 125.19 g Good Source 250%
- Carbohydrate 36.51 g 13%
- Total Fat 44.95 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 17.22 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 373.94 mg High 125%
- Sodium 6200.21 mg High 270%
- Dietary Fiber 1.46 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.19 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 9.73 mg Good Source 54%
- Potassium 77.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Stock, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 1042.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Stock, Garlic, Half & Half. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1042.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast healthy?
- Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1042.61 calories and 125.19 g of protein, or 250% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 6200.21 mg (270% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.22 g (86% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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