Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 3 pounds turkey breast, bone-in or boneless
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, or ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the seasoning blend by combining the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the turkey breast into the slow cooker. If desired, you can place a bed of sliced citrus (such as lemons or oranges) and fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) at the bottom of the slow cooker before adding the turkey for added flavor, though this is optional.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully loosen the skin of the turkey breast. Take the softened butter or ghee and gently spread it underneath the skin, ensuring an even layer over the meat.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the entire turkey breast, ensuring it's lightly coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Generously rub the prepared seasoning blend all over the turkey breast, ensuring it's evenly coated on all sides. Pat it gently to help the seasoning adhere.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the 'low' setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on the 'high' setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey breast reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 360 min
- 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Slice the turkey breast against the grain and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- 3 pounds turkey breast, bone-in or boneless
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, or ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the seasoning blend by combining the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the turkey breast into the slow cooker. If desired, you can place a bed of sliced citrus (such as lemons or oranges) and fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) at the bottom of the slow cooker before adding the turkey for added flavor, though this is optional.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully loosen the skin of the turkey breast. Take the softened butter or ghee and gently spread it underneath the skin, ensuring an even layer over the meat.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the entire turkey breast, ensuring it's lightly coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Generously rub the prepared seasoning blend all over the turkey breast, ensuring it's evenly coated on all sides. Pat it gently to help the seasoning adhere.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the 'low' setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on the 'high' setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey breast reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 360 min - 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Slice the turkey breast against the grain and serve immediately. Enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min