
Keto Turkey Skillet with Creamy Tomato Sauce, Fennel, and Olives
An original keto skillet recipe featuring golden-seared turkey cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with sautéed fennel, green olives, and a touch of Parmesan. Flavorful, comforting, and low in carbs.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 700 g thick-cut turkey breast fillets (secados with papel of cocina)
- 250 g fresh fennel bulb (thinly sliced finas)
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 15 g butter (for the sauce)
- 12 g garlic (chopped fino)
- 160 g unsweetened crushed tomatoes (preferiblemente en conserva)
- 120 ml heavy cream (whole)
- 35 g grated Parmesan cheese (more a poco extra for servir if desired)
- 70 g pitted green olives (cut por the mitad)
- 2 g dried oregano
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 120 ml chicken broth (without sugar added)
- 60 g fresh spinach (lightly compacta)
- 5 g salt (or to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 g lemon zest (finely grated)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Season the turkey fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the turkey for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until nicely colored and almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the sliced fennel. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until it starts to soften and brown at the edges.
- 4
4. Add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- 5
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, and smoked paprika. Mix well and let it simmer gently for 3 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
- 6
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and green olives. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- 7
7. Return the turkey to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes more, or until the center of the turkey reaches 165°F / 74°C.
- 8
8. Add the fresh spinach and lemon zest. Stir gently for 1 minute until the spinach wilts and blends into the sauce.
- 9
9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
Chef tips
If the sauce thickens too much, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of broth. For better browning, do not move the turkey during the first few minutes of cooking.
Substitutions
You can substitute the turkey with boneless chicken thighs. Fennel can be replaced with half-moon sliced zucchini, though the flavor will be less anise-like. Parmesan can be swapped for Pecorino for a sharper taste.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
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Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
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