Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Discover the secret to succulent, tender turkey breast with this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe. Enjoy the convenience of a hands-free, time-saving cooking method that will leave your taste buds begging for more.

Preparing turkey recipes doesn’t have to be complicated, which is why I love making ones like Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, especially during the holidays. It pairs perfectly with other simple dishes such as Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots or Sweet Potato Soufflé.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Easy: Slow cooker turkey breast makes cooking a breeze with minimal hands-on effort. Just set it and forget it!
• Tender and Juicy: The slow cooking process ensures that your turkey breast turns out incredibly tender and juicy, bursting with flavor.
• Time-Saving: Say goodbye to long hours in the kitchen; a slow cooker frees up your time for other activities, like making side dishes, while your turkey breast simmers to perfection. There’s also no need to brine this turkey, which saves even more time.
• Leftovers Galore: Enjoy plenty of leftovers for sandwiches, salads, or soups, making it a cost-effective option.

How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

1. Prepare the rub. In a small mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. It will be a thick paste-like consistency.
2. Cover the turkey breast. Spread the rub evenly over the turkey breast making sure to coat all sides.

3. Arrange the ingredients. Roughly chop the onion and slice the top off the garlic bulb. Place the bulb top down in the bottom of the slow cooker and spread the onion pieces around it. Sit the turkey breast on top.
4. Cook. Set the slow cooker, or Crockpot, to low (not high, which will dry the turkey breast out) and cook for 4 to 5 hours. Check the temperature at 4 hours to see if it has reached 165º F.

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

• To store: Store cooked Slow Cooker Turkey Breast by cooling, carving into portions, and refrigerating within two hours for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in labeled containers for up to 2-3 months. Reheat to 165°F (74°C) before consuming.
• To reheat: To reheat turkey breast without drying it out, place the slices or portions in an oven-safe dish. Add a bit of broth, stock, or gravy to the dish, cover it with foil, and reheat in the oven at a low temperature (around 275°F or 135°C) until the turkey is warmed through.

Recipe Variations

• Crisp the skin. Enhance the flavor by giving the skin a quick broil. The delightful taste payoff makes it a step worth taking, and it will occupy just a few minutes of your time.
• Add gravy. Maximize the delectable potential of your slow cooker juices by using them to craft an exceptional gravy.

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Delve into the secret behind exquisitely tender turkey breast with our Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe. Embrace the effortless, time-saving cooking technique that will leave your taste buds yearning for additional helpings.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours hours

Total Time: 5 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

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  Slow Cooker or Crockpot

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 to 4 lb Turkey Breast
• ▢ 1 head Garlic
• ▢ 1 large Onion

Turkey Rub

• ▢ 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Salt
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

• Prepare the rub. In a small mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. It will be a thick paste-like consistency.
• Cover the turkey breast. Spread the rub evenly over the turkey breast making sure to coat all sides.
• Arrange the ingredients. Roughly chop the onion and slice the top off the garlic bulb. Place the bulb top down in the bottom of the slow cooker and spread the onion pieces around it. Sit the turkey breast on top.
• Cook. Set the slow cooker, or Crockpot, to low (not high, which will dry the turkey breast out) and cook for 4 to 5 hours. Check the temperature at 4 hours to see if it has reached 165º F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1225mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

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