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Whether you need extra space in your oven, are having a small gathering or need more white meat to serve your guests, a crock pot turkey breast is the perfect answer! It has so much flavor and is so easy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Perfect for a small gathering. A turkey breast is the perfect solution when you are not feeding a crowd for the holidays!
More Oven Space. Cooking it in the slow cooker also frees up the oven for all the other things you will be making and gives you a tender turkey breast.
Extra White Meat for a crowd. A slow cooker turkey breast isn’t just an option for small gatherings. This also works well if you are hosting an extra large group. The turkey breast provides some extra white meat to help fill your platter and leaves enough to make turkey sandwiches.
Ingredients Needed
- Bone-In Turkey Breast. Make sure that it will fit in your slow cooker ands thaw first if frozen. (4-6 lbs.)
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Onion Soup Mix
- Butter
How to make a slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- Thaw turkey. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Remove any giblets.
- Cut carrots and celery into three inch pieces and quarter the onion.
- Place cut vegetables and water in bottom of crock pot.
- Place turkey in the crock pot, resting on the vegetables.
- Loosen turkey skin with fingers and rub half of the onion soup mix under the skin of the turkey.
- Sprinkle remaining soup mix over the top of the turkey.
- Add butter to top of turkey.
- Cook on low and cook for 5-6 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Time will vary depending on size of turkey breast.
- Let the turkey breast sit for 15 minutes so the juices can absorb and then slice.
Tips from leigh Anne
- Have a good instant-read thermometer on hand and always check the temperature of your meat before serving. Turkey should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast to check the temperature.
- In addition to the onion soup mix you can add some sprigs of fresh herbs if you like, such as thyme or rosemary. You can also make your own seasoning mix instead of using the onion soup mix if you prefer.
- To crisp up the skin of the crockpot turkey breast, once the it is cooked, transfer it to a baking dish or roasting pan and put it under the broiler for a few minutes to get that yummy crispy skin. Watch the turkey breast closely and broil it just until the turkey skin starts to turn golden brown.
- Serve the turkey with some homemade gravy using this recipe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way thaw a turkey breast?
Thaw the turkey breast in the refrigerator, depending on size, it may take 1-2 days.
How do I store leftover turkey?
Leftover turkey should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for 2-3 months.
Can I use a boneless turkey breast instead?
You can, cook times will just change. It will just take less time in the slow cooker. For a 3 lb. boneless turkey breast cook it on low for four hours and then check the temperature.
Can I cook the turkey on high instead?
You can, cook it for 2 1/2 – 3 hours on high.
Can I cook the turkey breast frozen?
Yes! Cooking a turkey breast from frozen or partially thawed is perfectly safe. It will just take longer to cook from frozen, so make sure to plan accordingly.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 5-6 lb. bone in turkey breast
- 2-3 carrots cut into 3 inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks cut into 3 inch pieces
- 1 onion quartered
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Thaw turkey. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Remove any giblets.
- Place cut up vegetables and water in bottom of crock pot.
- Put in turkey.
- Place half of soup mix under the skin of the turkey (loosen with fingers)
- Sprinkle remaining soup mix over the top of the turkey. Add dabs of butter on top.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Tips & Notes:
- Have a good meat thermometer on hand and always check the temperature of your meat before serving. Turkey should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast to check the temperature.
- In addition to the onion soup mix you can add some sprigs of fresh herbs if you like, such as thyme or rosemary. You can also make your own seasoning mix instead of using the onion soup mix if you prefer.
- To crisp up the skin of the slow cooker turkey breast, once the it is cooked, transfer it to a baking dish or roasting pan and put it under the broiler for a few minutes to get that yummy crispy skin. Watch the turkey breast closely and broil it just until the turkey skin starts to turn golden brown.
- Serve the turkey with some homemade gravy using this recipe.
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Nibbles By Nic says
Nice to meet you 🙂 Loving your this dish and will try anything in a slow cooker!!! It looks super hearty and delicious!! Warmest, Nic (host of Wonderful Food Wednesday!)
Leigh Anne says
Thanks for stopping by. I am totally in love with my slow cooker too.
Nancy says
Thanks for your friendly way of instructing us on how to cook this main dish. I appreciate your personal touches. My turkey breast is cooking as I write this.
Emily says
Looks like I am adding this to the menu! One can never have too much white meat, in my opinion.
Crystal says
We discovered turkey breast last year for Thanksgiving and loved it. It was perfect for our family of four. I baked it in one of those bags, but I love the idea of putting it in the slow cooker. Thanks for sharing the great recipe!!
Crystal says
I tried your crockpot turkey breast recipe yesterday and it was a HUGE hit!! My family loved it!! Best thing was that it freed up my oven for other things. Thanks so much!!
jae says
you can do these frozen as well…just cover with aluminum foil then set the lid on it and cook all night on high…its amazing!!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks for the great tip!
gmg says
if you cook from frozen make sure you check temperature is reached