4.7 from 9 votes
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
This slow cooker turkey breast recipe is a simple method that will always give you juicy and moist turkey breast with minimal preparation. It's perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 bone-in skin-on turkey breast 4-5 lbs
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dried tarragon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp fresh thyme Chopped
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 heads garlic Cut in half
- 2 carrots Cut into chunks
- 2 yellow onions Cut in quarters
- 3 talks celery Cut into chunks
Instructions
- Pat dry the turkey breast and set it aside.
- Mix onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried tarragon, cumin, fresh thyme and turmeric in a bowl. Then add in olive oil and mix so it forms a paste.
- Rub the paste all over the turkey breast and under the skin.
- Place garlic, onions, carrots and celery at the bottom of the slow cooker, place the turkey on the vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until the internal temperature registers at 165F.
- Take the turkey out of the slow cooker and place it on a baking sheet. Place the turkey under the broiler and broil for 5 to 8 minutes until the skin gets crispy. This step is optional but I recommend doing it.
- Let the turkey sit for 20 minutes and then slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.
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Notes
- Place garlic heads, onion, celery and carrot and the bottom of the slow cooker. This way the turkey breast won't stick to the bottom of the slow cooker and the juice released from the turkey will make the best gravy.
- Make sure to rub the spice mix on and under the skin for maximum flavor.
- If you want the turkey breast to have crispy skin, place it under the broiler for 5-8 minutes so the skin gets crispy. Make sure to check it regularly so it doesn't burn.
- It usually takes 6-7 hours for a 5 pound turkey breast to cook in the slow cooker. Check the breast after 6 hours with a meat thermometer - it should register at 165ºF.
- This is a basic recipe that always makes the perfect turkey breast. It's good to make this on Thanksgiving day in the morning so it's ready to serve by dinner time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Potassium
704mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6210IU
(124%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6210IU | 124% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.