Description
A tender and flavorful slow cooker turkey breast recipe that uses simple seasonings and fresh herbs to create a juicy meal with minimal effort. Perfect for an easy dinner, this recipe produces moist turkey with the option to crisp the skin under a broiler.
Ingredients
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Seasoning Paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Turkey and Vegetables
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 3-4 lb boneless turkey breast
- 1 head garlic, sliced in half horizontally
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut in half
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning paste: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil. Stir until well mixed to form a paste.
- Season the turkey: Rub the seasoning paste evenly all over the boneless turkey breast, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Place aromatics in the slow cooker: Put the halved yellow onion and sliced garlic head at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over them to add moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Set up turkey and herbs: Place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the garlic and onion to keep it mostly out of the liquid. Add the fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs around the turkey.
- Slow cook the turkey: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Optional skin crisping: If desired, transfer the turkey breast to a wire rack set over a sheet pan and broil in the oven on low for 5-8 minutes to crisp the skin before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Use the flavorful drippings from the slow cooker to make gravy if preferred, then slice and serve the juicy turkey breast.
Notes
- Make sure the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Broiling the turkey at the end adds a nice crispy skin if you prefer texture contrast.
- Using fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary enhances the aroma and depth of flavor.
- Chicken broth adds moisture but can be substituted with turkey broth or water if preferred.
- Leftover turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
