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    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

    Published: Dated: January 21, 2021 Modified: Last Modified: January 21, 2021 Christine Galvani Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Slow cooker turkey breast is the best way to make a delicious and juicy turkey breast without using the oven. 

    A great alternative to using the whole bird and takes only 5 minutes of prep time and frees up space in your oven.

    This simple slow cooker turkey breast is perfect for Thanksgiving, or an easy weeknight dinner anytime!  And it’s gluten and dairy-free!

     

    turkey breast with gravy on platter.

    Ingredients:

    • One turkey breast 3-5 pounds.  Mine was a little over 3 pounds.  You can use skin-on or off for this recipe, but I like to use skin-on.
    • Fresh herbs – thyme, rosemary, sage, a few tablespoons total.
    • An onion
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Sea Salt
    • Ground pepper

     

    ingredients for slow cooker turkey breast on the counter.

    How to make slow cooker turkey breast:

    1. Gather and measure the ingredients.
    2. To a small bowl, add the olive oil, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix together.
    3. Add the onion and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker.
    4. Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker on top of the onion and garlic.  You can wash the turkey breast before doing this.
    5. Slather the olive oil/herb mixture all over the turkey breast.  It’s easiest to use your hands.
    6. Place the cover on the slow cooker and turn the temperature to low for 6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees using a thermometer.
    7. Slice and serve the turkey breast.
    8. Store leftover in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

     

    onion and garlic in bottom of slow cooker.

     

    turkey breast in slow cooker with herbs.

     

    cooked turkey breast in slow cooker.

     

    turkey breast sliced on platter.

    Turkey Breast Brine:

    • I like to brine my turkey breast for an additional moist flavor, but this is optional.    Basic turkey brine is salt and water and you add sugar and peppercorns. 
    • My simple turkey brine: In a pot or brining bag, add 2 quarts of water and 1/2 cup kosher salt.  Add the turkey breast and place it in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.  When ready to cook the turkey breast, remove it from the brine, and continue with the recipe.

    Recipe Tips:

    • For crispy turkey skin, place the cooked turkey in the oven until browned.  You can use the broiler or turn the temperature to 425 degrees F. 
    • For a moist turkey consider brining it before cooking.  
    • Serve with your favorite gravy recipe.  I’ll try to post my easy gravy recipe soon.
    • Some turkey breasts come with a thermometer.  It’s the red dot showing in this turkey breast.  I always use my own thermometer to determine when the turkey breast is done.  I find the red dot type can be unreliable.

    Turkey Recipes:

    • Roast Turkey Breast
    • Boneless Turkey Breast
    • Turkey Breast with Peach Glaze
    turkey breast with gravy.
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    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
    Prep Time
    10 mins
     

    Slow cooker turkey breast is the best way to make a delicious and juicy turkey breast without using the oven.  A great alternative to using the whole bird and takes only 5 minutes of prep time and frees up space in your oven. This simple slow cooker turkey breast is perfect for Thanksgiving, or an easy weeknight dinner anytime!  And it's gluten and dairy-free!

    Course: dairy-free, Dinner, Entree, gluten-free, grain-free, holiday dish, holidays
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 38 kcal
    Author: Christine Galvani
    Ingredients
    • 1 onion, cut in half
    • 3 garlic cloves, cut in half
    • 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped
    • 1 tbsp thyme, chopped
    • 1 tbsp sage, chopped
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    Instructions
    1. Gather and measure the ingredients.

    2. To a small bowl, add the olive oil, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix together.

    3. Add the onion and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker.

    4. Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker on top of the onion and garlic.  You can wash the turkey breast before doing this.

    5. Slather the olive oil/herb mixture all over the turkey breast. It's easiest to use your hands

    6. Place the cover on the slow cooker and turn the temperature to low for 6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees using a thermometer.

    7. Take the turkey breast out of the slow cooker, slice, and serve as desired.

    8. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

    Recipe Notes

    Turkey Breast Brine:

    • I like to brine my turkey breast for an additional moist flavor, but this is optional.    Basic turkey brine is salt and water and you add sugar and peppercorns. 
    • My simple turkey brine: In a pot or brining bag, add 2 quarts of water and 1/2 cup kosher salt.  Add the turkey breast and place it in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.  When ready to cook the turkey breast, remove it from the brine, and continue with the recipe.

    Recipe Tips:

    • For crispy turkey skin, place the cooked turkey in the oven until browned.  You can use the broiler or turn the temperature to 425 degrees F. 
    • For a moist turkey consider brining it before cooking.  
    • Serve with your favorite gravy recipe.  I'll try to post my easy gravy recipe soon.
    • Some turkey breasts come with a thermometer.  It's the red dot showing in this turkey breast.  I always use my own thermometer to determine when the turkey breast is done.  I find the red dot type can be unreliable.
    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 38 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 98mg4%
    Potassium 20mg1%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 33IU1%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 11mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

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