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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is flavorful and so delicious while being super easy. Once you try it, you will be hooked on this amazing but effortless meal.
Family dinner is so much easier thanks to this super easy crockpot turkey breast boneless recipe. This Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe saves oven space during the Holidays or special dinners.
This is a wonderful recipe! We all loved it. So tender and juicy with the long, slow cooking time, and seasoned just perfectly! I baked a big turkey in my oven for the dark-meat-lovers in the family, and then this turkey breast in the crockpot to augment the breasts from the whole turkey (we have a big family!) It was perfect! Thanks for this amazing recipe. It’s a keeper!!
-Sharon W
Slow Cooking Recipes makes holiday dinners so much easier. If you love making your holiday meats in the crockpot, then you like these recipes. Check out – Easy Crock Pot Spiral Ham or Crock Pot Roast Recipe.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Turkey Breasts – Get the size that is best for your family
- Large Onion – Chopped into small pieces. You can even Freeze Onion if you chop ahead of time.
- Butter – We used unsalted butter
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Paprika – See Best Paprika Substitute
- Thyme Leaves – See How to Dry Thyme
- Salt – Use kosher salt or table salt
- Pepper – Use ground black pepper
- Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes
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How to Cook Turkey Breast in the Slow Cooker
Step 1 – Melt the butter in the microwave. After the you melt butter, combine it with the garlic, paprika, thyme, salt and black pepper together in a small bowl.
Step 2 – Put the sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker. I used a 6 quart crock pot for our turkey. You might also want to use crockpot liners to make cleanup a breeze.
Step 3 – Once the onions are in, put the turkey breast on top.
Step 4 – Pour the butter mixture over all of the ingredients in the crock pot to cover skin on turkey.
Step 5 – Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours. The turkey breast needs to have an internal temperature of 165 degrees. The cook time will vary based on your slow cooker.
Step 6 – Once you finished cooking turkey, take it out of the crock pot but save the drippings. Allow the tender turkey breast to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Ingredients
For the Turkey:
- 6 lbs Boneless Skinless Turkey Breasts
- 1 large onion Sliced
- 4 Tbsp Butter melted
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme Leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
For the Gravy:
- 1 cup juices from the crock pot
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Cold Water
Instructions
- Combine the butter, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Place the sliced onions at the bottom of a 6 quart crock pot. Place the turkey breast on top.
- Pour the butter mixture over the top of the ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours until the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the turkey breast from the crock pot and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Transfer 1 cup of the sauce from the crock pot to a small saucepan and stir in the chicken broth.
- Heat over medium high heat until the mixture starts to boil slightly.
- Combine the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to the consistency that you prefer.
- Slice the turkey and serve with the gravy drizzled over the top and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Change Turkey – You can use either a boneless or bone in turkey breast for this recipe.
- Add Vegetables – We used the onion to keep the turkey breast off the bottom of the crock pot. This keeps it from burning but any vegetables that you love would work great. Carrots, celery or potatoes would be delicious.
- Oil – You can use half the amount of butter and the other half of olive oil. This helps to reduce the fat content if you prefer.
- Seasoning – For the seasonings, you can use any fresh herbs that you love. I love the thyme in this recipe, but rosemary or basil would also be delicious in this easy crock pot recipe. Garlic Powder and Onion Powder are also a great addition and amazing flavor.
- Use a Meat Thermometer – This ensures perfect doneness without drying out. You will want the internal temperature of the turkey to reach 165 degrees. I start checking the turkey breast after 6 hours on low and then continue cooking if needed.
- Save the Juices – The liquid makes an amazing base for gravy! See How to Make Turkey Gravy for more tips.
- Crisp it up: A quick broil adds that golden, roasted look.
- Boneless turkey breast: estimate around ½ lb per person
- Bone-in turkey breast: estimate about 1 lb per person
Nutrition Facts
Serving Suggestions
- Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
- Jalapeño Corn Casserole
- Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
- Easy Green Beans Casserole
- Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Stuffing Muffins
- Easy Stuffing Recipe
- Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls
I have several crock pots and I love to make the side dishes in them while the turkey is in my large slow cooker. This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe sure makes for a really easy meal.
Leftover Crock Pot Turkey Breast Recipe Ideas
One thing I do often around here is cook once and eat twice. I am a huge fan of taking leftovers and turning them into something new and fabulous. Try one of these leftover turkey recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I love having leftover turkey breast. Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze the leftover turkey in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Once the turkey breast is cooked through you will want to allow it to rest for 15 minutes to keep the juices in the meat.
Since you do not have to cut the turkey off the bone, carving a boneless turkey breast is actually very easy. Just simply slice the turkey breast across the fibers to get the most tender turkey.
If you want to thaw a frozen turkey breast in the fridge. Tou will want a minimum thawing time of 6 hours per pound of turkey.
If you need a faster thaw time. You can thaw your frozen turkey in a bowl of cold water with the wrapped breast fully submerged. You will need at least 30 minutes per pound of turkey for the thawing time.
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If I’m only make a 3lb breast roast, should I cut the spices and butter, down to half? Or is it best to leave it the same regardless?
Audra – Happy to help! The recipe calls for a 6 lb turkey breast so I would cut the recipe in half if you planned to use a turkey breast for 3 lbs. Let me know how it turns out!
This is a wonderful recipe! We all loved it. So tender and juicy with the long, slow cooking time, and seasoned just perfectly! I baked a big turkey in my oven for the dark-meat-lovers in the family, and then this turkey breast in the crockpot to augment the breasts from the whole turkey (we have a big family!) It was perfect! Thanks for this amazing recipe. It’s a keeper!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it – Thank you for the review!
Could you make two 4lb turkey breasts in the same 8qt crockpot?
Yes, I think it’ll work great as long as both of the turkey breasts can fit into the crock pot.
Just had this for supper
It was DELICIOUS. Thank you for the recipe
It is now one of my favorites
This was perfect!!
I have recommended your site SO many times to people looking to feed their families on a budget. I truly appreciate you sharing your time and talent every day to make our cooking experiences easier.
Thank you so much! So happy you love the recipes!
How long do you cook a 3lb boneless turkey breast?
cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-2.5 hours until the turkey breast reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
This looks amazing and easy. Can’t wait to try it!
Very good! Hubby loved it and said to be sure to keep this recipe! Next time I will double the spice recipe – it’s so good! Also, I’ll make the gravy as directed, and blend the leftover onions with the gravy.
Absolutely divine! I added half a bag of hash browns to the crockpot, and they turned out tasting like mashed potatoes!
This is a five star recipe for sure!
This was a delicious recipe, my husband loved it. Fast and easy to prepare and all of the ingredients are items I always have on hand. I highly recommend it!
Are these 2-3 lb fresh breasts? Are these from jenni-o or honeysuckle?
Yes, 2-3 pounds fresh breasts and any brand will work great!