Turkey in Cream Sauce

I've been relying on this recipe for tender turkey since I first moved out on my own years ago. I serve it whenever I invite new guests to the house, and I'm constantly writing out the recipe.

Turkey in Cream Sauce

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 turkey breast tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream or whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the wine, onion, garlic and bay leaves. Combine rosemary and pepper; rub over turkey. Place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until turkey is tender.
  • 2. Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain and skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine the cornstarch, cream and salt until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
4 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.