Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Tender turkey breast pan-seared and finished with a tangy cranberry sage sauce, perfect for a festive holiday meal. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs skinless turkey breast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb skinless turkey breast
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
8 fresh sage leaves
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb skinless turkey breast and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the turkey breast and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and rest.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 8 fresh sage leaves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp butter until melted and glossy, then spoon the cranberry sage reduction over the turkey breast slices before serving.