Especially with Thanksgiving around the corner, turkey is a holiday classic. We have created a keto-friendly version of Turkey with cream cheese sauce that offers unique and enticing flavors. It’s a basic recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes! 

Moreover, you can use this as a base to create versatile dishes. Combine it with cheese and your favorite veggies to fulfill your appetite.

Ingredients of Keto Turkey with Cream Cheese Sauce

1. Turkey

Turkey is naturally low in carbs which means that it’s keto-friendly. You don’t have to worry about the serving portion at all. Roasted or fried, turkey breast is a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving dinner, with less than 2 grams of carbs per 3-ounce serving. For this recipe, we’re going to use turkey breast pieces

1. Cream cheese

Cream cheese is made from milk and cream. It’s another keto-friendly ingredient that can be included in a low-carb diet plan. A tablespoon of cream cheese contains 0.6 grams of carbs. Since cream cheese contains no fiber, the net carbs are the same. To prepare the sauce, we’re going to use cream cheese.

Keto Turkey with Cream Cheese Sauce Recipe

Preparation time: 5 minutes.

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Nutrition facts:

Carbs: 5g

Fat: 44g

Protein: 4g

Fibre: 0g

Calories: 601 Kcal

You’ll need:

• 2 tbsp. Butter
• 1 ½ lb. Turkey breast
• 1 cup whipped cream
• ¾ cup cream cheese
• 1 tbsp. Tamari soya sauce
• 1 ½ oz. Small capers
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Set the temperature of the oven to 350°F (175°C) and preheat.
2. Take a large oven-proof frying pan and melt ⅓ cup butter on medium flame. Add turkey breast and season it with salt and pepper. Fry the breast for 8-10 minutes until the slice turns golden brown.
3. Put the turkey into the oven and roast it for 10 minutes while uncovered. Set it aside once done.
4. Add another third of butter to a small saucepan. Melt the butter and add cream cheese and whipped cream. Stir until combined and let it simmer on low heat until it thickens.
5. Add soya sauce, salt and pepper and set the sauce aside.
6. Take a small plan to fry the capers. Add the remaining butter and sauté the capers until they are crispy.
7. Cut the turkey breast into slices and place it on a serving plate. Top with sauce and fried capers.

Additional Notes:

You can serve it as a complete meal by adding steamed broccoli or cauliflower mash as a side dish, which will definitely enhance the flavor. You can use any boneless meat other than turkeys such as beef, pork or chicken. However, make sure to keep the skin on for great taste. 

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