Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
A step by step tutorial on how to make a tender and juicy crock pot turkey breast. Perfect for a small Thanksgiving gathering!
Ingredients
- 6-7 pound turkey breast
- 3-4 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 2-3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 sweet yellow onion sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 garlic cloves smashed
- 2-3 sprigs fresh herbs rosemary, thyme, sage
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Thaw Turkey: ensure the 6-7 pound turkey breast is fully thawed and then let it sit out at room temperature for an hour or so before cooking. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
- Garlic Herb Butter: in a small bowl combine 3-4 tablespoons butter, 2-3 teaspoons garlic and 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs.
- Prep Turkey: Pat turkey breast dry with a clean paper towel. Rub Garlic Herb Butter all over and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Prep Slow Cooker: Place sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker along with 1 cup chicken broth, ¼ cup white wine, 2 garlic cloves (smashed), and 2-3 sprigs fresh herbs.
- Cook Turkey: Place prepared turkey in the slow cooker and cover. Let cook on HIGH 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours - or until fully cooked. Turkey is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature (at its thickest part) of 165℉.
- Broil Turkey (optional): If you want a more crispy skin on your turkey breast (doesn't everyone!) then remove your turkey breast from the slow cooker when it reaches an internal temperature of approx. 160℉. Preheat the oven broiler. Transfer the turkey breast to a baking dish and brush with a little extra virgin olive oil. Place under the broiler (carefully watch) until the outside starts to brown and crisp up. If parts of the bird start to get more crispy than others, you can always try and place a small piece of foil over the brown parts and return to the broiler until the rest browns.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let rest 10-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
- Gravy: Don't forget to use the juices from the slow cooker to make some Homemade Turkey Gravy!
Notes
- Slow Cooker: you will need to use a larger slow cooker for this recipe.
- Total Cook Time: every slow cooker is different and there are a variety of factors that may impact your total cook time - the only way to truly track your turkey cook time is to use an instant-read thermometer or probe.
- Cook Time Listed: cook time listed in the recipe card is for the high end of the slow cooker time on HIGH.
- Storage: store cooked leftover turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serving: serve with some Easy Green Bean Casserole, Orange Cranberry Sauce, Wild Rice Stuffing and some Easy Pumpkin Pie!
- Leftovers: got leftovers - try our Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuits!
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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