Crock Pot Turkey Breast

Crock Pot Turkey Breast is another one of my Family Friendly Crock Pot Recipes that we enjoy all year long. It's also great to make for Thanksgiving when you know your family is going to want extra white meat.

Or maybe you're cooking for a small holiday get-together, and don't want to cook a 20 pound turkey. Let's talk "turkey" today!

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.

I don't know if your family is like mine, but we love the white meat on a turkey. In fact, I've been making an extra turkey breast for a few years now so we can have extra white meat to serve alongside the big 25 pound turkey I usually make on Thanksgiving Day. 

However you can't fit a turkey breast in the oven at the same time you're roasting a big 25 pound turkey. So what do you do? 

Table of Contents

• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Recipe Tips
• Serving Tips
• Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
• More Thanksgiving Ideas: 
• 💬 Comments

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Main Ingredients Needed

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

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

That's it! I told you this recipe was easy. If you prefer different seasonings, you can use rosemary or thyme. However, I like to keep it pretty simple and just use poultry seasoning. It's really up to you and what your family enjoys. 

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1 | Prepare 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. 

Step 2 | Set the Crock Pot

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

Step 3 | 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.  
• In a sauce pan, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Next, 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. However, 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. 
• Don't forget to taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper if needed. 

Step 4 | How to Slice Turkey Breast

I know a lot of people like to slice turkey breast while it's still attached to the bone or even the actual turkey when roasting a whole turkey. However, I think it's much easier if you remove the entire breast from the bone and then slice 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.

Recipe Tips

• I highly recommend using a bone-in turkey breast. The bone will give more flavor to the meat as it cooks. 
• Always make sure the turkey breast is defrosted. Because of the size and thickness, you really shouldn't put a frozen breast in the crock pot. It may cook unevenly and not be safe. So plan ahead and start defrosting the turkey breast in the refrigerator at least 2 days before you want to cook it. 
• A turkey is done when the thickest part of the turkey breast reaches 165 degrees F. Use a Digital Meat Thermometer to get an accurate reading. 
• After the turkey has cooked, allow it to rest at least 10 to 15 minutes before carving so the juices will not run out of the breast. 
• Save the liquid that collects in the bottom of the crock pot. Pour it through a fine sieve and use to make homemade gravy. 

If your family loves crispy, golden browned skin, place the cooked turkey breast under the boiler for about 10 to 20 minutes or until the skin gets golden browned.

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! 

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Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

More Thanksgiving Ideas: 

• Tips on Roasting the PERFECT Turkey for Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece
• Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce made in the Instant Pot
• Last Minute Ideas for Setting the Table for Thanksgiving
• Easy Printable LEFTOVERS Container Labels - you really need to see these! 

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!