24 Turkey Tenderloin Recipes To Make For Dinner Tonight

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By Katie Bandurski

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Updated on Feb. 13, 2024

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If you're looking for a way to switch up your dinner routine, give turkey tenderloin a try. This lean protein source is as versatile as it is delicious.

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Turkey Breast Tenderloins with Raspberry Sauce

2 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:2 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: Sweet and tangy raspberry sauce is a perfect complement to versatile turkey tenderloins. In fact, this sauce is so good, you’ll be tempted to eat it with a spoon. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 tenderloin with 1/4 cup sauce: 275 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. go to recipe 2/17

Turkey Tenderloin Slices

6 Reviews Total Time:25 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: We’re a busy hockey and figure skating family, so we’re always on the go. These fast turkey tenderloin slices, made in a skillet, are a good home-cooked meal when there’s little time. —Nancy Levin, Chesterfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 174 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 vegetable. go to recipe 3/17

Pulled Turkey Tenderloin

0 Reviews Total Time:6 hours 15 minServings:5 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: Not your ordinary pulled turkey sandwich, this one shines thanks to its unique yogurt sauce. Serve the turkey by itself or stack on sweet pickle slices and jalapenos to echo the dressing. —Shana Conradt, Greenville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 339 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1074mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch. go to recipe 4/17

Turkey Gyros

4 Reviews Total Time:25 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: Greek seasoning, feta cheese and dill-cucumber sauce give this gyro an authentic taste. It was my family's introduction to how really good pita bread can be. Instead of feta cheese, we'll sprinkle on cheddar or Monterey Jack if we have it. —Donna Garvin, Glens Falls, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 307 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. go to recipe 5/17

Spicy Turkey Tenderloin

0 Reviews Total Time:45 minServings:2 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a full-flavored dish that will really wake up your taste buds. —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 342 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. go to recipe 6/17

Turkey Stew with Dumplings

10 Reviews Total Time:1 hour 15 minServings:12 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love dumplings, and this mild-tasting, homey dish has flavorful ones floating on a tasty turkey and vegetable stew. It hits the spot on chilly fall and winter days. —Rita Taylor, St. Cloud, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 255 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. go to recipe 7/17

Coconut-Crusted Turkey Strips

4 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:6 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughter shared these baked turkey strips with me. With a plum dipping sauce, they're just the thing for a light supper. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked turkey with 2 tablespoon sauce: 278 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. go to recipe 8/17

Turkey in Cream Sauce

7 Reviews Total Time:7 hours 20 minServings:8 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: I've been relying on this recipe for tender turkey since I first moved out on my own years ago. I serve it whenever I invite new guests to the house, and I'm constantly writing out the recipe. —Kathy-Jo Winterbottom, Pottstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. go to recipe 9/17

Turkey Pepper Kabobs

2 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:25 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: This is a summertime favorite at our house. While the turkey is a nice change of pace and tastes great with the sweet basting sauce and pineapple, the recipe also works well with cubed chicken. —Traci Goodman, Paducah, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 298 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat. go to recipe 10/17

Tasty Turkey Skillet

3 Reviews Total Time:45 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: I like using boxed rice and pasta mixes to jump-start quick meals. This colorful dish is simple to cook on the stovetop using fried rice mix, tender turkey and convenient frozen vegetables. —Betty Kleberger, Florissant, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 351 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. go to recipe 11/17

Asparagus Turkey Stir-Fry

7 Reviews Total Time:20 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: When people try this dish, they ask for the recipe, just as I did when I first tasted it when visiting a friend's home. Tossed in a delicious lemon sauce, this simple skillet dish is sure to satisfy on the busiest of nights. It's a great way to use leftover turkey. —May Evans, Corinth, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. go to recipe 12/17

Chipotle Citrus-Glazed Turkey Tenderloins

5 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:30 minServings:4 (1/2 cup sauce)Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: This simple skillet recipe makes it easy to cook turkey on a weeknight. The combination of sweet, spicy and smoky flavors from orange, peppers and molasses is amazing. —Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked turkey with 2 tablespoons glaze: 274 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. go to recipe 13/17

Southwest Turkey Stew

5 Reviews Total Time:5 hours 15 minServings:6 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family eats. My husband and our young children think this diet-friendly stew is a hit. —Stephanie Wilson, Helix, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 238 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. go to recipe 14/17

Turkey Marsala

8 Reviews Total Time:40 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: This Marsala sauce for turkey is really rich, like you fussed all day in the kitchen. Here’s the shocker: We make it fast. —Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 295 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. go to recipe 15/17

Peanut Turkey Satay

3 Reviews Total Time:15 minServings:2 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe years ago and immediately served it to dinner guests. It’s easy and fun and takes only minutes to cook, but it makes a fancy entree for special occasions. The peanut butter and soy sauce lend a nice Asian flavor. —Lisa Mahon Fluegeman, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 202 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 552mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. go to recipe 16/17

Garlic-Ginger Turkey Tenderloins

5 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved

From the Recipe Creator: This good-for-you entree can be on your dinner plates quicker than Chinese takeout—and for a lot less money! Ginger and brown sugar flavor the sauce that spices up the turkey as it bakes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked turkey with 2 tablespoons sauce : 212 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. go to recipe 17/17

Summer Turkey Kabobs

4 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:6 kabobs

From the Recipe Creator: These kabobs let you enjoy Thanksgiving flavors at any time of the year! We enjoy grilling them in the summer. —Angela Mathews, Fayetteville, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 274 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. go to recipe Author Katie Bandurski As Taste of Home's deputy shopping editor, Katie connects readers with the best gifts, kitchen gear and home items on the market. An avid foodie and a holiday enthusiast, Katie is an expert at cultivating meaningful moments. Before joining the shopping team, Katie worked as a digital staff writer at Better Homes & Gardens and on the Taste of Ho... Read More Search terms

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