Roasted Turkey Breast with Potatoes & Chestnuts

This aromatic one-pan winter roast features juicy turkey breast served with rustic potatoes and savory chestnuts. The wine and mustard marinade elevate the flavor, making this festive platter perfect for Shabbat and holidays. This dish guarantees effortless elegance and cozy comfort! 

1 (6-pound) turkey breast 

6–8 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks

6 large shallots, quartered

3 packages roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped

Marinade

2 cups water

1 cup white wine

¼ cup olive oil 

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp chicken consommé powder

1 Tbsp fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried thyme 

1 Tbsp sweet paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 325°F on the Roast setting. 

Place the turkey breast in a large roasting pan. Place the potatoes and shallots around the turkey.

In a bowl, whisk together the water, white wine, olive oil, mustard, consommé powder, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper until well combined.

Chestnuts will always be a wintertime favorite for me. When I was younger, my father had his own way of celebrating the winter season — he would come home with big paper bags filled with raw chestnuts. My parents would roast tray after tray in the oven and the whole house would fill with a warm, sweet aroma. 

Pour the marinade evenly over the turkey, potatoes and shallots.

Roast uncovered for 1½ hours.

After 1½ hours, add the chestnuts, mixing them gently into the potatoes. Baste turkey breast, potatoes and chestnuts with pan juices. 

Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 30–45 minutes more, depending on the oven.

Remove the turkey from the oven, tent the roasting pan with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

Carve the turkey into thin slices, then place on a serving platter. Arrange the roasted potatoes, shallots and chestnuts around the turkey, then spoon the pan juices over  the roasted turkey and vegetables. 

Serves: 8

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes.

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