Description
Prepare a perfectly moist and flavorful turkey breast with minimal effort using your slow cooker, guaranteed to be tender every time.
Ingredients
3-4 lbs boneless turkey breast
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 head garlic, halved
1 yellow onion, quartered
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Turkey. Pat the boneless turkey breast thoroughly dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Season the Turkey. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the turkey breast, then generously rub the spice mixture all over the turkey.
Step 3: Set Up the Slow Cooker. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the halved garlic head and quartered yellow onion.
Step 4: Cook the Turkey. Carefully place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the aromatics in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 5: Optional Crispy Skin. If desired, remove the turkey breast and place it on a baking sheet. Broil for 5-10 minutes, watching carefully, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Rest and Serve. Transfer the cooked turkey breast to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
The drippings in the slow cooker can be strained, skimmed of fat, and thickened with a cornstarch slurry to make a delicious homemade gravy. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice rub.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (on HIGH)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
