Description
This Crockpot Turkey Breast recipe is a hassle-free way to enjoy a tender and flavorful turkey dish. With a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, the turkey cooks to perfection in the slow cooker, making it ideal for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey:
- 1 (5–6 lb) bone-in or boneless turkey breast, thawed if frozen
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- Create the Seasoning Rub: Mix olive oil (or melted butter) with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Season the Turkey: Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey breast.
- Set Up the Crockpot: Place onion and garlic in the crockpot, pour in chicken broth, and set the turkey breast on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Crisp the Skin: For crispy skin, broil the cooked turkey for 3–5 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use the cooking liquid to make a simple gravy with a cornstarch slurry.
- Boneless turkey breasts may cook slightly faster—check temperature early to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz cooked turkey
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
