Crockpot Turkey Breast
This Crockpot Turkey Breast recipe delivers juicy, tender, succulent turkey that has been slow cooked to perfection. Incredibly flavorful, this slow cooker turkey breast recipe is so easy to make with just minutes of work! It’s a simple, hands-off recipe that brings gourmet flavor with minimal effort – perfect for the holidays!
Servings 10
Calories 457kcal
Ingredients
- 6-7 pound bone-in turkey breast skin intact
- 2 oranges quartered, or 1 orange and 1 lemon
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fine sea salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock (apple cider may also be used)
Instructions
- Remove any packaging from the turkey breast and pat dry with a paper towel.6-7 pound bone-in turkey breast
- Place quartered oranges and sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary into the bottom of a large slow cooker insert.2 oranges, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Drizzle olive oil over turkey breast and sprinkle with chopped thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste. Rub into the skin.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 to 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Place turkey breast into slow cooker and pour chicken broth around the turkey.1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until turkey reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove turkey from slow cooker and tent with foil for 20 minutes.
- To brown skin, remove breasts and place under broiler for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and then tent with foil.
- Slice and serve.
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Storage Information
Make Ahead: You can prep the turkey in advance, storing it in the fridge overnight.
Refrigeration: Leftovers stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze cooked turkey breast in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
What Size Crockpot Will I Need? It really depends on the size of your turkey breast but I’ve found a 6 or 7 quart, oval shaped slow cooker really works best. Always check to make sure your turkey breast fits before starting the recipe.
How Many People Will a Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Feed? This easy slow cooker turkey breast is great for small gatherings or family dinners. It feeds about 8 to 10 people give or take. It also is the perfect way to add extra turkey to your big family gatherings on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Can I make gravy from the drippings? Absolutely! The juices from the slow cooker make a delicious base for turkey gravy. Follow my easy turkey gravy recipe for the best turkey gravy ever!
See the post above for more FAQs, tips and helpful information!
What Size Crockpot Will I Need? It really depends on the size of your turkey breast but I’ve found a 6 or 7 quart, oval shaped slow cooker really works best. Always check to make sure your turkey breast fits before starting the recipe.
How Many People Will a Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Feed? This easy slow cooker turkey breast is great for small gatherings or family dinners. It feeds about 8 to 10 people give or take. It also is the perfect way to add extra turkey to your big family gatherings on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Can I make gravy from the drippings? Absolutely! The juices from the slow cooker make a delicious base for turkey gravy. Follow my easy turkey gravy recipe for the best turkey gravy ever!
See the post above for more FAQs, tips and helpful information!
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 816mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3.4mg
