Cajun Turkey Breast Recipe

It’s the holiday season and time for soul food, nothing says thanksgiving better than turkey. Ditch the mess of scrubbing the oven pan with this Oven bag Cajun Turkey Breast recipe. Your turkey breast will be tender and moist and packed with flavor, sealing it off with a delicious cajun turkey gravy.

whole-cajun-turkey-breast-straight-from-the-oven. — Fresh out the oven , this Turkey breast is ready to be carved

Let the holiday countdown begin ! November 1st is a date that makes me crave Turkey , ham , and all the yummy Thanksgiving / Christmas dinner comfort foods.

My new recipe for Oven Bag Cajun Herb Bone in Turkey breast is everything – and I know that you are going to enjoy it. There is no need to make a whole Turkey if you have a smaller family or are hosting a small gathering – make a well seasoned Turkey breast instead .

I used the Turkey drippings to make a nice, tasty gravy and it was the perfect topping to my moist Turkey breast. I served this with mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese , and garlicky green beans – all of the side dish recipes are available on the blog as well so check them out !

To give my turkey breast that Cajun flavor I used Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (25% less sodium version), Badia Complete seasoning, Old bay, and ground black pepper. This Cajun Turkey Breast was inspired by my Collard Greens and Cabbage with Smoked Turkey Wings. Tell you what, I will hook you up with delicious recipes this Thanksgiving. Try this Southern-style Cornbread Dressing alongside this creamy Asiago herb Mashed potato recipe. I have a collection of Holiday Recipes, do check it out.

Ingredients list

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Ingredients list

For the Turkey

6 -7 pound bone in , skin on Turkey breast
1/2 tsp Lawrys Seasoned Salt (25% less sodium version )
1/2 tsp Badia Complete seasoning
1 + 1/2 tbsp Old bay
1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 sprigs rosemary
3 sprigs thyme
1 cup unsalted or low sodium chicken broth
1 Turkey size oven bag

Cajun Turkey Gravy

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup Turkey drippings
1 cup unsalted or low sodium chicken broth
Old bay seasoning + black pepper to taste

How to make Cajun Turkey Breast Recipe in the oven

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Rub Turkey breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Season both sides of Turkey breast with seasoned salt , complete seasoning , old bay, and ground black pepper
In a large deep oven safe pan , lay out oven bag
Add rosemary and thyme sprigs to the oven bag
Add seasoned Turkey to the oven bag
Pour chicken stock around Turkey breast
Tie bag and bake Turkey breast for 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours (reduce or increase time based on the size of your Turkey breast )
Remove from oven and open bag, baste Turkey in pan juices
Use a meat thermometer to check temp of Turkey it should be 165 to be considered fully cooked
Let Turkey breast rest for 5-10 minutes
Carve, serve , and enjoy !

seasoned-turkey-breast-in-a-oven-bag. — This bone in Turkey breast is ready to go into the oven

Prepare the Cajun Turkey Gravy

process-photos-of-turkey-gravy. — Cajun Turkey gravy that is easy to make yet delish !

Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan
Add flour and stir until thickened (make sure your heat is on medium low, you don’t want to do this on high heat )
Slowly pour in the reserved Turkey drippings and stir well until a sauce forms
Slowly stir in chicken broth
Slowly stir for about 5 minutes on medium low and season to taste with old bay and pepper (do not over season it , the Turkey is already seasoned )
Remove from heat and serve over the Turkey breast.

Serving suggestion

shreddred-cajun-turkey-breast-served-with-mac&cheese-and-green-beans. — I served my Cajun Herb Turkey Breast + gravy with mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese , and garlicky green beans

Serve it with Southern Collard Greens and cabbage with Smoked Turkey wings. The smoked turkey is cooked for a good 2 hours giving you the fall-off-the-bone tender meat that will intensify the flavors in our dish.
This Jiffy Cornbread will make a perfect side to this Cajun Turkey Breast. This is my all-time favorite recipe because it brings back childhood memories. It’s nicely moist in the middle and crispy on the edges.

Storage and reheating tips

To keep in the fridge, put your leftovers in an airtight container then they will stay in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do not mix your turkey breast and the Cajun Turkey Gravy in the same container,

You can reheat it in the microwave (2minute), Air fryer (preheated at 200F for 3 to 5 minutes), and Oven (10 to 15 minutes, preheated prior).

To keep in the freezer, wrap it with foil or cling film and it will stay for up to 3 months

FAQ

What is the secret to a moist turkey?

Apart from cooking your turkey in the oven bag, you may inject your turkey with butter seasoning. The injection will give your turkey flavor on the inside as well as make it moist. Another trick is to allow the turkey to cool down for about 15 minutes after cooking so that the meat juices can be evenly distributed throughout the bird.

Will the oven bag reduce cooking time?

Cooking your turkey this way will reduce the cooking time because the bag keeps the steam locked inside causing the bird to cook faster than oven roasting.

How can I get Crispy skin when cooking in the oven bag?

If you want that golden brown crispy skin we all love, you can take the turkey breast out of the oven back towards the end of the cooking time and boil it for a few minutes

Can I prepare ahead of time?

Yes, you can season your turkey breast and transfer it to the oven bag with your fresh herbs and put it in the fridge only to cook it the following day in the oven.