Juicy Crockpot Turkey Breast
This easy recipe for turkey breast in the slow cooker takes just 10 minutes of prep and turns out the most tender, juicy, and flavorful turkey. And with a boneless breast, you'll have zero stress over carving anything!
Ingredients
- 1 2-5 pound boneless turkey breast skin on preferred, see note
- 1 yellow onion quartered, unpeeled
- 8-10 cloves garlic unpeeled
- 12-15 sprigs of fresh rosemary, sage, and/or thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10-12 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
- Remove turkey from packaging and, using paper towels, pat dry all over. Snip and remove the netting, if necessary.
- Place quartered onion, garlic cloves, and sprigs of herbs in a cluster together on the bottom of your slow cooker. You want them to make a bed about the same size as your turkey breast.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add just enough olive oil to form a paste - I usually use 2-3 teaspoons. Stir together, then rub this mixture all over the top and sides of the turkey.
- Place turkey on top of the onion and herbs in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, depending on the size of your turkey. It should reach 165 degrees F in the thickest part.
- Remove from slow cooker. For a brown, slightly crisp skin, place turkey in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet, place in the oven, and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Let the turkey rest for about 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
- On Turkey Size: Any size will work, really, but double the spice mixture if your turkey breast is over 4 pounds, and increase the amount of onion and garlic as needed so it has a full bed on which to rest. And adjust cooking time - a larger turkey will take longer to cook.
- Boneless vs. Skinless: A turkey with the skin removed will cook in the same way and amount of time, but will not develop a crisp exterior, so I highly recommend skin-on, which is more commonly sold anyway.
- Servings: The serving size listed here is a very general estimate. For best results, if buying a boneless breast, estimate approximately 8 ounces per guest.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 246 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 49 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 0.03 g, Cholesterol: 122 mg, Sodium: 760 mg, Potassium: 609 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 210 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Calcium: 46 mg, Iron: 1 mg
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