Parmesan Turkey Breast

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Yield

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon black pepper
1	pound turkey breast, chicken breasts or veal cutlets, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
2	tablespoons butter, melted
2	cloves garlic, minced
1/2	cup grated Parmesan cheese
1	cup marinara sauce, warmed
2	tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Preheat broiler. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey. Place turkey in one layer in 15X10X1-inch jelly-roll pan.
Combine butter and garlic in small bowl; brush over turkey. Broil turkey 4 to 5 inches from heat source 2 minutes; turn. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes more or until turkey is no longer pink in center. Transfer to serving plates. To serve, spoon sauce over turkey; sprinkle with basil.

Variation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey. Brown turkey on both sides in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot oil in medium skillet. Place browned turkey in small casserole dish or 9X9-inch baking dish. Top with pasta sauce; cover dish with foil. Bake 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove from oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and basil over turkey.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size:	about 3 ounces baked turkey with 1/4 cup sauce and 1/2 tablespoon basil
Sodium	832 mg
Protein	33 g
Fiber	2 g
Carbohydrate	5 g
Cholesterol	95 mg
Saturated Fat	6 g
Total Fat	10 g
Calories from Fat	37 %
Calories	251

Dietary Exchange

Meat	4
Vegetable	1

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Parmesan Turkey Breast