Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe yields a moist, tender, and juicy turkey breast that’s perfect for a set-and-forget holiday meal. Using simple ingredients like garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and paprika, this easy slow cooker method ensures flavorful, hassle-free cooking that lets you focus on enjoying your feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Breast and Vegetables
- 1 (4-pound) boneless turkey breast, skin-on
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 2 medium carrots
Seasonings and Butter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Quarter the onion and peel the carrots. Place these as a base layer inside the slow cooker; they will infuse flavor and keep the turkey elevated during cooking.
- Season the Turkey: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with granulated garlic powder, poultry seasoning, paprika, and kosher salt. Rub this seasoning mix all over the skin-on turkey breast to ensure even flavor and a crispy exterior.
- Place Turkey in Slow Cooker: Lay the seasoned turkey breast on top of the carrot and onion bed inside the slow cooker.
- Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 hours (300 minutes). This slow cooking method ensures the turkey remains moist and tender.
- Check for Doneness: Once cooking completes, verify the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Rest and Serve: Let the turkey breast rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows juices to redistribute, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful.
Notes
- This slow cooker method results in incredibly moist and tender turkey without any fuss.
- The vegetable bed not only adds flavor but also prevents the turkey from sitting in its own juices, helping to keep the skin from getting soggy.
- Using a meat thermometer is highly recommended to ensure perfect doneness.
- Leftovers can be used for sandwiches or soups the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of turkey breast)
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 683 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
