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Instant Pot Turkey Breast
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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

This Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe cooks a boneless, skin-on turkey breast using searing followed by high-pressure cooking with herbs and onions to produce tender, flavorful meat. An optional gravy can be made from the cooking broth, enhancing the meal. The method balances browning for flavor with moist pressure cooking for juiciness, suitable for various sizes of turkey breast with adjusted cooking times.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
27 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey breast 3 pounds, with skin, boneless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 3-4 prigs fresh herbs parsley, rosemary, sage, and/or thyme
For Gravy (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning optional

Instructions

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  1. Season the turkey breast with salt and pepper. Turn the Instant Pot on to SAUTE and add the oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the turkey breast, skin side down for for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned.
  3. Remove the turkey and add the broth to the Instant Pot, scraping off any brown bits from the bottom.
  4. Place onion slices and fresh herbs in the broth, then add the trivet. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on the trivet.
  5. Set the Instant Pot to MANUAL - HIGH PRESSURE and cook on high pressure for 22 minutes for a 3lb breast (see additional cooking times below for other sizes).
  6. After the cycle completes, let the turkey naturally release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
  7. Use a thermometer to ensure the turkey breast has reached an internal temperature of 160°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest 10 minutes, the temperature will continue to rise to 165°F.
To Make The Gravy
  1. While the turkey breast is resting, remove the broth from the Instant Pot, strain, and set aside.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and melt the butter. Add the flour and poultry seasoning, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring or until it begins to lightly brown.
  3. Add whisk in the strained broth, whisking after each addition, until smooth. Continue adding broth to reach the desired thickness.
  4. Taste and season the gravy with additional salt and pepper and stir in additional fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Browning the turkey breast skin-side down before pressure cooking adds color and flavor, but you can brown it in a skillet if preferred.
  • Adjust pressure cooking times based on turkey breast weight: approximately 7-8 minutes per pound under high pressure.
  • Check internal temperature after cooking; turkey should reach 160°F and then rest to reach 165°F.
  • If temperature after cooking is low, you can pressure cook a few more minutes; resting further allows carryover cooking.
  • Use the strained broth to make gravy by simmering with butter and flour or with a cornstarch slurry for thickening.
  • Additional gravy can be blended with prepared gravy mix and simmered together for extra richness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 190 (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 484mg (20%) Potassium 375mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 26IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Calories 190 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 484mg 20%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 26IU 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.