Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe delivers a moist, juicy, and tender boneless turkey breast infused with simple yet flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a hassle-free holiday or family dinner, this set-and-forget dish uses a slow cooker to lock in moisture and tenderness, ensuring every bite is deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
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Turkey and Vegetables
- 1 (4-pound) boneless turkey breast, skin-on
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This helps the seasoning adhere better and ensures a flavorful crust.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated garlic powder, poultry seasoning, paprika, and kosher salt. Stir well until evenly blended to create a flavorful rub.
- Season Turkey Breast: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly all over the turkey breast, making sure to cover both the skin and meat sides for full flavor penetration.
- Arrange Vegetables: Place the quartered onion and carrot chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker. These vegetables will add flavor and moisture during cooking.
- Place Turkey in Slow Cooker: Lay the seasoned turkey breast skin-side up on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours (approximately 300 minutes). Make sure not to open the lid during cooking to retain heat and moisture.
- Check Doneness: After cooking, check the internal temperature of the turkey breast using a meat thermometer. It should read at least 165°F (74°C) to guarantee it is safe to eat.
- Rest the Turkey: Carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Resting helps the juices redistribute for moist and tender meat.
- Serve: Slice the turkey breast against the grain and serve with the cooked vegetables or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- This slow cooker turkey breast is moist, tender, and comes together with simple ingredients.
- Set it, forget it, and enjoy a comforting, no-fuss dinner that’s ideal for holidays or busy weeknights.
- Ensure not to skip the resting time to maximize juiciness and tenderness.
- You can customize the seasoning with herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- If desired, use low sodium salt or adjust seasoning to control sodium content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 6 oz)
- 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
