Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
686 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Description
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast combines a butter-based seasoning mixture including garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper, which is poured over a 6-pound boneless, skinless turkey breast placed above a bed of sliced onions in a crock pot. Cooking occurs on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
After resting, the turkey is sliced, and the cooking juices from the crock pot are used to prepare a gravy. The fat-containing juices are combined with chicken broth and thickened using a cornstarch and water mixture, heated until the desired consistency is achieved. This gravy complements the mild flavor and moist texture of the turkey breast.
The slow cooking method ensures even cooking and tender meat without direct oven heat. The seasoning enhances the natural turkey flavor without overpowering it. Serving this with the seasoned gravy adds moisture and richness suitable for a main dish often featured in family meals.
The recipe notes that bone-in turkey breast can be used as an alternative, which may alter cooking times and tenderness but maintains the general preparation technique.
Ingredients
For the Turkey:
- 6 lbs turkey breast boneless, skinless
- 1 onion Sliced, large
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme dried leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 1 cup juices from the crock pot
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water cold
Instructions
- Combine the butter, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Place the sliced onions at the bottom of a 6 quart crock pot. Place the turkey breast on top.
- Pour the butter mixture over the top of the ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours until the turkey breast reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the turkey breast from the crock pot and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Transfer 1 cup of the sauce from the crock pot to a small saucepan and stir in the chicken broth.
- Heat over medium high heat until the mixture starts to boil slightly.
- Combine the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to the consistency that you prefer.
- Slice the turkey and serve with the gravy drizzled over the top and enjoy!
Notes
- A bone-in turkey breast can be used instead of boneless, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 136g | 272% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 398mg | 133% |
| Sodium | 986mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 416IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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