Smothered Turkey Chops

Fork-tender turkey bathed in a rich, flavorful gravy is Southern comfort food at its best! Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes for the ideal weeknight meal. Plus, this luxurious Southern staple comes together in under an hour!

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 410kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

3-4 turkey cutlets
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon turkey seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
½ cup all-purpose flour

For the Gravy

2 tablespoons salted butter
½ onion, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
2 tablespoons seasoned flour (from above)
2-3 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pat the turkey chops dry with a paper towel. Then, lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small mixing bowl, stir the turkey seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until thoroughly combined. Generously season the turkey chops with the seasoning mix and rub it in well. Set turkey chops aside.
Mix the remaining seasoning with the flour in a shallow bowl. Thoroughly coat the turkey chops with the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and place the coated turkey chops on a clean plate or board. Allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.
Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high, then add about 2 tablespoons of oil.
Place chops in the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Flip the chops over, and cook for another 4 minutes.
Once they're ready, transfer them to a cooling rack and set aside.
Pour the remaining cooking oil into the same pan, then add onion, mushroom, garlic, and thyme. Saute for 5-7 minutes until the onion is slightly brown and the vegetables are soft. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add butter to the cast iron pan. Once melted, add 2 tablespoons of seasoned flour, turn the heat down to low, and whisk the flour until it dissolves in the melted butter.
Whisk in your chicken broth (continue to whisk until the gravy thickens slightly). Whisk in about a tablespoon more chicken broth if it gets too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the fried turkey chops back in the pan, take your spoon, and pour some of the gravy over the meat. Put the lid on and simmer for 15 minutes.
Once the smothered turkey chops are ready, garnish with parsley. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Enjoy.

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