Description
Juicy, tender, and full of flavor, this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is the perfect cozy dinner without the stress of roasting a whole bird. It’s rich with garlic, herbs, and finished with a silky homemade gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 pounds bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat if searing the turkey.
- Combine Ingredients: Place onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Season turkey with salt and pepper. Sear in butter if desired, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Assemble the Dish: Nestle turkey into broth and herbs. Dot with remaining butter.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Finishing Touches: Remove turkey to rest. Strain juices, whisk in flour over heat until thickened into gravy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice turkey, pour over gravy, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Let the turkey rest before slicing to retain moisture.
- Want crispy skin? Broil for a few minutes after slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with gravy
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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