Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast
Description
The Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast recipe features a whole bone-in, skin-on turkey breast seasoned generously with butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Optional aromatics such as onion, garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and citrus slices can be placed inside the turkey cavity to infuse additional aroma and taste during cooking. The turkey is lowered into the pressure cooker with chicken broth at the bottom to create steam and moisture throughout the process.
As the turkey cooks under high pressure for 35 minutes, it becomes tender yet remains juicy due to the butter rubbed underneath the skin. The residual heat when resting under foil after cooking further helps retain its flavor and ensures even juiciness. This method offers a reliable approach to preparing turkey breast without needing long oven times or constant monitoring.
The finished turkey breast can be sliced and served as the main protein for a meal. It pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad. It is suitable for smaller gatherings or whenever you want turkey without the complexity of carving a whole bird.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast skin-on bone-in
- 1 butter stick
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt pink variety
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- 2 cups chicken broth
Optional Aromatics:
- 1 onion medium, chopped into large slices
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 orange sliced thin, or lemon
Instructions
- Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
- Generously rub turkey breast with softened butter - rub butter all around turkey, and carefully lift up skin to rub butter under turkey skin, too.
- Stuff turkey breast cavity with aromatics.
- Add chicken stock to the bottom of Instant Pot.
- Coat turkey breast with herbs and spices.
- Place on can lifter and lower into Instant Pot.
- Place lid on Instant Pot.
- Set valve the sealing.
- Press "manual", set timer to 35 minutes High Pressure.
- When the IP is done cooking, let pressure release naturally... don't manually release pressure.
- Remove turkey from Instant Pot (be sure to take care when opening pressure cooker, even if you think all pressure has been released, and always open away from your face) and place on a baking sheet.
- Tent with foil for at least 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1249mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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