Crockpot Turkey Breast (boneless)
This simple crockpot turkey breast recipe is a foolproof way to cook a boneless turkey breast roast in the slow cooker. Tender, juicy and perfect for a small Thanksgiving dinner or as an easy main dish anytime!
Servings: 6
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 3 pound turkey breast roast
- 1 small onion cut into large chunks
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
Optional Turkey Gravy
- 1 cup turkey drippings
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps flour
- water or extra chicken broth as needed
Instructions
- Pat turkey breast dry using a paper towel
- Add onion to the bottom of the slow cooker
- Slather turkey all over with butter, and place into crockpot
- Pour chicken broth around the turkey
- Sprinkle spices on top of turkey
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours or until internal temperature reads 165℉ according to an instant read thermometer
- Remove from crockpot and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing
Optional Turkey Gravy
- Remove 1 cup drippings from the crockpot, and strain in a mesh strainer into a measuring cup or bowl. Skim fat off the top
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter
- Add the flour, and whisk together until mixture is smooth, scraping sides of saucepan as needed
- Slowly pour the drippings into the pot, whisking continuously
- Whisk in extra water or broth as needed to reach desired consistency. Taste to see if any extra seasoning is needed -- it usually doesn't need any
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Notes
Make sure turkey is fully thawed. A 3 pound breast roast takes about 1-2 days to thaw in refrigerator.
Don't remove the netting if using a breast roast, as that is what holds it together.
If your turkey has skin, you can place it on a tray and broil for about 5 minutes to get crispy skin.
I use salted butter, if you use unsalted butter you may want to add more salt to the rub.
Cooking times may vary with different brands and sizes of slow cooker. My 6 quart took 2 1/2 hours to cook a 3 pound turkey.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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