Easy Crock Pot Turkey Breast

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Perfectly seasoned with butter, herbs, onions, and garlic, this juicy, tender turkey breast is easy to make in the slow cooker. Crock Pot Turkey Breast is the perfect recipe when you don’t want to make a whole turkey, and no oven space is needed!

Thanksgiving is a traditionally busy day for cooks, with many recipes and lots of dishes. That’s how it is at my house. I love all that comes with preparing a big, special meal, but at the same time, I also like to use a few shortcuts that allow me to enjoy the process.

That’s where this Crock Pot Turkey Breast recipe comes in. It is my new number-one way to prepare a holiday must-make recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe…

• Cooking a turkey breast is terrific if you are hosting a small gathering, have folks who just like white meat, or want to make turkey sandwiches.
• The turkey is cooked low and slow, making it tender, juicy, and full of savory flavors from the butter, garlic, and herb seasoning.
• This hands-off cooking method frees up time and valuable oven space.
• You’ll have delicious turkey drippings in the Crock Pot to turn into gravy.

This slow cooker turkey breast recipe is super easy to master. You don’t need a fancy roasting pan because the cooking rack is made from veggies. I use carrots, celery, onion, and garlic placed in the bottom of the crock pot to rest on the turkey breast on.

Ingredients For Crock Pot Turkey Breast

• Turkey Breast – thawed
• Butter
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Dried Thyme
• Dried Sage
• Celery
• Carrots
• Garlic
• Onion

What Type Of Slow Cooker Is Recommended?

For this recipe, you’ll need to use a large crock pot so that the turkey breasts easily fit inside. I use an 8-quart slow cooker for a whole bone-in turkey breast.

Before Cooking…

Make sure your turkey is fully thawed. Keep the turkey breast in its packaging and thaw it in the refrigerator. A good rule of thumb is to allow at least one day of thawing for every 4 lbs of turkey.

• Lightly coat the crock pot with cooking spray before cooking.
• Slightly melt butter in a small bowl, then add garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix everything, then slather on the turkey breast.
• Place the turkey, BREAST SIDE DOWN in the crock pot.
• There is no need to add chicken broth or other liquid to the slow cooker. The fat from the turkey and the butter will make the meat juicy all on its own.
• Use the juices in the bottom of the crock pot to make gravy.
• After the turkey is done, remove it from the crock pot and place it in a baking dish. Set the oven to broil. Place the turkey under the broiler to crisp up the skin for 5-6 minutes.

What To Serve With Juicy Turkey Breast

This turkey recipe is sure to be a hit on any holiday table, but it can easily be made any time of the year! It’s excellent for family dinners, with enough leftovers for turkey sandwiches. Crockpot turkey breast is also great to make during the spring and summer for potlucks and church socials.

Here are some of my favorite dishes to serve turkey:

• Southern Candied Yams
• Classic Ambrosia Salad
• Skillet Green Beans
• BLT Tortellini Pasta Salad
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Cranberry Sauce