Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Here’s a moist, flavorful, and easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe — perfect for a smaller holiday meal or a comforting weeknight dinner.

🍗 Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Ingredients:

• 1 (4 to 6 lb) bone-in or boneless turkey breast (thawed)

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup chicken or turkey broth

• Optional: chopped onion, carrots, and celery for the base

Optional Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1 to 1½ cups strained cooking liquid

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Turkey:

   • Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.

   • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Rub the mixture all over the turkey breast, including under the skin if possible.

2. Layer the Slow Cooker (Optional):

   • Place chopped onions, carrots, and celery at the bottom of the slow cooker for flavor and to lift the turkey out of the broth slightly.

3. Cook:

   • Pour the broth into the bottom of the slow cooker (not over the turkey).

   • Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables or directly in the broth.

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. (Optional) Crisp the Skin:

   • For crispy skin, place the cooked turkey under a broiler for 3–5 minutes until golden brown.

5. Rest and Slice:

   • Let the turkey rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

🥣 Optional Gravy:

1. Strain and skim fat from the cooking liquid.

2. In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

3. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour and cook 1 minute.

4. Slowly whisk in 1 to 1½ cups of cooking liquid.

5. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

✅ Tips:

• Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.

• Bone-in turkey breast tends to be juicier.

• Leftovers make great sandwiches, soups, or turkey pot pie.