Instant Pot Turkey Breast

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    76 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Do you love to cook with your Instant Pot? If so, I'm here to share with you how easy it is to make my easy recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Breast with fork-tender carrots and a homemade gravy. This entire turkey dinner recipe comes together in about one hour and is gluten free!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 large carrots
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 5.5 bone-in turkey breast
  • ½ cup water

For the gravy:

  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Peel and cut carrots in half. Place half in the Instant Pot and leave the other half out.
  2. In a small dish combine the black pepper, salt, dried ground sage, dried thyme leaves, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix together.
  3. Rinse and pat dry turkey breast (remove interior packaging if your bird has that). Place the turkey breast into the Instant Pot.
  4. Drizzle on the melted butter. Then massage the spices onto the exterior of the bird. Tear open the skin and massage under the skin, too. Position the bird so it fits inside the 6-quart or 8 quart Instant Pot. Then place the remaining carrots around the turkey. Pour ½ cup water in the Instant Pot and add the fresh thyme around the turkey breast.
  5. Close the lid and seal the pressure valve. Select "manual" and then press the up arrow button to 25 minutes. It will take 25-30 minutes just to get to pressure. Once the Instant Pot is done and beeps let it sit for 10-15 minutes before forcing pressure.
  6. Carefully remove the turkey and the carrots and let rest on a serving platter for an additional 10 minutes (while your making the gravy -- tent the turkey breast with aluminum foil).

For the gravy:

  1. Place the Instant Pot on saute mode. Let the turkey drippings begin to come to a boil. Make a slurry of cornstarch and water. Mix well and then begin to add the slurry to the Instant Pot whisking in until thickened to your desire. Taste the gravy and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Cut the turkey with a carving knife and serve with carrots and homemade gravy on the side.

Notes

  • Plan Ahead - If you can plan ahead you can peel the carrots up to a day prior to cooking. This will helps ave additional time.
  • Turkey Brine - It is not needed; however, will yield a much more flavorful and moist bird. Make sure you plan ahead if you want to brine your turkey breast. Even with just 6 hours of brine time you should be good to go. If you brine, remember to always wash off the brine thoroughly before you cook the turkey breast.
  • Size Matters - Remember to keep your Instant Pot size in account when you are at the store purchasing your turkey breast. If you have an 8 quart Instant Pot you can fit roughly around a 6lb turkey breast in the Instant Pot. A 6 quart Instant Pot and you'll need between a 4-5lb. turkey breast.
  • Test Run - After getting your turkey home from the store place the wrapped turkey breast in your Instant Pot to ensure it will fit! Nothing worse then thinking it will fit and going to cook and the lid won't close!
  • Let the Turkey Rest - Always let the turkey breast rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting into the meat. I like to tent the turkey breast with aluminum foil.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1c Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 273mg (11%) Potassium 281mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 13827IU (277%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1c
Calories 76kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 273mg 11%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 13827IU 277%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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