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Juicy Herb-Roasted Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Close-up of sliced slow cooker turkey breast, seasoned heavily with herbs like rosemary.
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Make a tender, flavorful slow cooker turkey breast with minimal effort. This easy crock pot turkey breast recipe results in juicy meat perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 5 pound) boneless or bone-in turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for gravy)

Instructions

  1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. This helps the seasonings stick.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the dried thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the olive oil or melted butter all over the turkey breast.
  4. Sprinkle the herb mixture evenly over the entire surface of the turkey breast, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Pour the chicken broth or water into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  6. Place the seasoned turkey breast into the slow cooker insert.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Cooking time depends on the size and if it is bone-in or boneless.
  8. The turkey is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board, loosely tented with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing.
  10. If making gravy, pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry until the gravy thickens.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can place thin slices of onion or celery under the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
  • If your slow cooker is too small to fit the turkey breast flat, you can roll it tightly and secure it with butcher’s twine.
  • This hands off turkey dinner method is excellent for freeing up your oven during Thanksgiving.

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