Roasted Turkey Breast with Apple and Sage Stuffing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A tender turkey breast infused with fresh herbs, served alongside a savory apple and sage-stuffed side that captures the essence of the holiday season. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs Turkey breast, Olive oil, Salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Turkey breast
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp Fresh sage
• 1 medium, peeled and diced 1/4 inch Apple
• 1/2 cup, finely diced Onion
• 1/4 cup, finely diced Celery
• 3 tbsp, unsalted Butter
• 2 cups, day-old sourdough Bread cubes
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tsp Dried sage
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp fresh sage.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place turkey breast skin-side down and sear for 3 minutes until golden, then flip and sear for 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
4. Step 4: While turkey roasts, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 1/4 cup diced celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 medium peeled, cored, and diced apple (1/4-inch cubes) and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Step 6: Add 2 cups day-old sourdough bread cubes, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried sage, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until broth is absorbed and bread is heated through.
7. Step 7: Remove turkey from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm apple and sage stuffing.