Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe delivers a moist, juicy, and tender turkey breast with minimal effort. Perfect for a comforting, no-fuss meal, it uses simple ingredients and slow cooking to lock in flavor and tenderness, making it ideal for holidays or any special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Vegetables
- 1 (4-pound) boneless turkey breast, skin-on
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 2 medium carrots
Seasoning and Butter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Breast: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to ensure the seasonings stick properly and to help achieve a good texture.
- Mix Seasonings and Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with granulated garlic powder, poultry seasoning, paprika, and kosher salt to create a flavorful paste.
- Season the Turkey: Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey breast, including under the skin for enhanced flavor penetration.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the quartered onion and whole carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker; these will infuse the turkey with additional aroma and gently flavor the drippings.
- Place Turkey in Slow Cooker: Set the seasoned turkey breast skin-side up on top of the vegetables inside the slow cooker.
- Cook the Turkey: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for approximately 5 hours (300 minutes) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring the turkey is safely cooked and tender.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the turkey breast and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute for a moist and juicy texture.
Notes
- This slow cooker turkey breast is moist, tender, and comes together with simple ingredients.
- Just set it, forget it, and enjoy a comforting, no-fuss dinner that’s perfect for the holidays.
- Using the skin-on turkey breast helps retain moisture during the slow cooking process.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature to avoid undercooking or overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8 of the turkey breast)
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 683 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
