This Whole30 Roasted Turkey Breast with Chorizo Filling is one of our favorite recipes from The Whole30 Friends & Family. If turkey breast has ever struck you as bland or boring, this recipe will change your mind.
It layers smoky, savory, and slightly spicy flavors into every bite, transforming a simple lean cut into something rich and celebration-worthy. The secret is a homemade chorizo filling—ground pork, warm ancho chile, paprika, and just a touch of vinegar—rolled right inside the turkey breast so the flavors mingle as it smokes or roasts. The greens add freshness, the spices build complexity, and the result is tender, juicy turkey that’s anything but boring.
Don’t let the ingredient list make you nervous! Nine of those line items are common spices, which you can find in any grocery store. This unique spice blend makes this turkey stand out with its rich, deep flavors.
This dish delivers holiday-level flavor with weeknight simplicity. It looks impressive on a platter, but comes together with everyday ingredients and approachable steps. Whether you’re cooking Friendsgiving, a weekend with company, or a dinner party, this is the kind of recipe that makes people stop mid-bite and say, “What did you put in this turkey?”
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Holiday-level flavor with weeknight simplicity
- Greens add freshness and micronutrition, like vitamin K, vitamin A, and potassium
- Effortlessly fits dietary restrictions like gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and added sugar-free.
- Delivers rich, complex flavors for even the beginner cook
Roasted Turkey Breast and Chorizo pro tips
- If you’re cooking for more than one holiday, double the spice mixture, and use half for your next dinner. (Store in an air-tight glass container in the pantry.)
- A food processor or chopper makes short work of the carrot and onions.
- Plan a day or two ahead, and ask the butcher to debone the turkey breasts for you.
Pair this recipe with…
- This Sweet and Savory Citrus Crunch Salad
- These gorgeous Roasted Radishes and Rainbow Carrots
- Our Warm Harvest Salad
- Hearty Roasted Rainbow Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen roasted sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1 Tbsp compatible almond butter (or other nut butter)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or cashew milk
- pepitas, chopped pecans, or compatible dried fruit (for topping)
Instructions
- PLACE the sweet potatoes, pumpkin puree, banana, almond butter, cinnamon, and almond milk in a high-speed blender or food processor
- BLEND until smooth
- TOP with pepitas, chopped pecans, and/or dried fruit
