Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe is a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a tender, flavorful turkey dish. With a blend of aromatic spices and a slow cooking method, this recipe yields juicy meat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey:
- 1 (5–6 lb) bone-in or boneless turkey breast, skin on
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- Optional fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- Seasoning: Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub turkey with oil/butter and season with spice mixture.
- Set Up Slow Cooker: Place onion, garlic, and herbs in the slow cooker. Add chicken broth. Put the turkey breast on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Crisp the Skin: For crispy skin, broil the cooked turkey for 4–5 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- You can make a gravy from cooking juices by reducing them on the stovetop with flour or cornstarch.
- Great for Thanksgiving or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
