Slow Cooker Turkey Breast That’s Tender, Juicy, and Full of Flavor
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is a simple, flavorful main dish made with herb-butter–rubbed turkey cooked low and slow over vegetables until juicy and tender, with optional gravy made from the drippings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
2.5–5 lb turkey breast
4 tbsp butter, softened
Salt
Black pepper
Poultry seasoning
Dried thyme
Dried rosemary
Garlic powder
Paprika
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
¾–1 cup broth
1 lemon
Cornstarch, for gravy
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Gently loosen the turkey skin and rub the herb butter under and over the skin.
- Place the onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour in the broth and squeeze lemon juice over the vegetables.
- Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3.5–5 hours or on HIGH for 1.75–2.5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160–165°F.
- Remove the turkey and let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Optional: place the turkey under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp the skin.
- To make gravy, transfer drippings to a saucepan and thicken with a cornstarch slurry over medium heat.
Notes
Cooking time will vary based on turkey size and slow cooker model. Always use a thermometer to ensure doneness.