Crock Pot Turkey Breast

Crock Pot Turkey Breast is another one of my Family Friendly Crock Pot Recipes that we enjoy all year long.

This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving when everyone's craving white meat, or for smaller holiday gatherings where a giant turkey is overkill.

In this post, I'll share tips and tricks for cooking a juicy, flavorful turkey breast, ensuring your holiday meal is a success no matter the size of your gathering.

This is another one of my Easy Recipes for Thanksgiving that makes the perfect accompaniment to serve alongside the roast turkey for Thanksgiving.

All you need is a turkey breast, a crock pot and a few seasonings and you can enjoy a delicious turkey dinner any time of year.

In my family, we're all about the white meat on Thanksgiving. So much so, that for the past few years I've been cooking an extra turkey breast alongside our massive 25-pound bird just to ensure everyone gets their fill!

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Ingredients

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• 1 double breasted bone-in turkey breast; a 6 pound breast was used in this recipe. 
• Poultry seasoning
• Broth
• Butter
• Flour

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Unwrap the turkey breast and rinse it under cold water. Pat dry and add to the base of the Crock Pot that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. 

Step 2: Sprinkle generously with the poultry seasoning. 

Set the Crock Pot

Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until the internal temperature reads 165°F. 

How do I know my Turkey Breast is done?

Step 4: Once the turkey breast has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees, remove it from the crock pot and cover loosely with aluminum foil while you prepare the gravy.  

How to Make Homemade Gravy

Step 5: Strain the liquid from the crock pot. Measure it, and add enough broth to make 2 cups total.

Step 6: In a saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for a few minutes, until the raw flour taste is gone but the roux is still light in color. Gradually whisk in the broth until smooth, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Step 7: Don't forget to taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper if needed. Once the gravy has thickened, reduce heat to a simmer and keep warm until ready to serve. 

How to Slice Turkey Breast

While some prefer slicing turkey breast on the bone, I find it easier to remove the whole breast first, then slice it on a cutting board:

• Take a sharp knife and run down the center of the turkey breast as close as you can to the bone.
• Then slice under the turkey breast going towards the center bone. You're making an L shape in hopes of getting the meat off the bone all in one piece.
• Place the turkey breast on a cutting board to and slice across to get the beautiful perfect slices.

Serving Tips

• Place the sliced turkey on a serving tray and then spoon a little of the delicious homemade gravy on top. 
• I served this recipe with roasted potatoes and steamed green beans. Stuffing prepared as a casserole would be really good too! 

Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: Leftover cooked turkey breast should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Place it in the refrigerator within two hours of cooking. It will stay fresh for 3-4 days.

Freezer: For longer storage, you can freeze the turkey breast for up to 4-6 months. To freeze, wrap it well in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil or place it in a freezer-safe container or bag.

Thawing and Reheating: Allow the frozen turkey breast leftovers to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat turkey breast slowly in a 300°F oven with a bit of broth for moisture, or quickly in the microwave with liquid and a damp paper towel cover, using 30-second bursts. Avoid overcooking and ensure it reaches 165°F.

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Crock Pot Turkey Breast

Crock Pot Turkey Breast will give you a tender and moist turkey every time.  Whether you need extra white meat for a big Thanksgiving gathering or you’re cooking for a small holiday get-together, let me show you how easy it is to cook a turkey breast in the crock pot. 

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crock Pot, slow cooker, Turkey Breast

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 - 8 servings

Calories: 555kcal

Author: Lois

Equipment

• 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
• Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer 

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Turkey Breast

• 1 double breasted 6 pound bone-in turkey breast
• Poultry seasoning about 2 to 4 tablespoons

Ingredients for the Homemade Gravy

• Broth - 2 cups
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Flour - 2 tablespoons

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Instructions

• How to Make the Turkey Breast
• Unwrap the turkey breast and rinse it under cold water. Pat dry and add to the base of the crock pot that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle generously with the poultry seasoning.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer.
  
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  How to Make Homemade Gravy
• Once the turkey breast has finished cooking, pour the liquid from the crock pot through a fine sieve. Then pour the liquid into a measuring cup. If you don't have 2 cups, don't worry. Open a can of broth and add that to the liquid from the crock pot to get to 2 cups. You need to make sure the ratios are exactly 2 cups liquid, 2 tablespoons fat and 2 tablespoons flour.
• In a sauce pan melt the butter.
• Add the flour and allow it to cook in the butter for a few minutes. You want to cook the flour taste out of the roux. The longer you let the butter and flour cook together, the darker your roux will become. Since we're making a turkey gravy, you don't want the roux too dark.
• Finally add the broth to the butter/flour mixture and allow to come to a boil stirring constantly.
• Once the gravy has thickened, reduce heat to a simmer and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Season with salt and pepper.

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Serving: 1g | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 104g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 282mg | Sodium: 446mg | Sugar: 1g

Nutritional estimates are provided using an online calculator and is an estimate per serving. Calorie accuracy isn't guaranteed.

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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. Also included in this update are instructions for how to make homemade gravy to serve with the turkey breast. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!