Stuffed Turkey Breast with Pears, Chestnuts and Ros

Name: Stuffed Turkey Breast with Pears, Chestnuts and Rosemary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. turkey breast, off bone and raw; 1/2 cup dried chestnuts, boiled 20 minutes in; 3 cups water; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 2 Bosc pears, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 eggs; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 recipe Red Wine Risotto

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Butterfly open raw turkey breast until consistently 1/2-inch thick and set aside.
3
In a mixing bowl, stir together chestnuts, pear cubes, rosemary leaves, bread crumbs and eggs and mix well.
4
Season turkey breast with salt and pepper and lay stuffing mix over top.
5
Roll breast and stuffing up like a jelly roll and tie with butcher twine.
6
Place roll in roasting pan and roast at 425 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, until meat thermometer reads 155F at center.
7
Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before carving.
8
Serve with Red Wine Risotto.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lb. turkey breast, off bone and raw, 1/2 cup dried chestnuts, boiled 20 minutes in, 3 cups water, 3 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Turkey Breast with Pears, Chestnuts and Rosemary falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stuffed Turkey Breast with Pears, Chestnuts and Rosemary

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