Description
A tender, flavorful turkey breast cooked in a slow cooker, served sliced or shredded for versatile meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless turkey breast (or bone-in turkey breast)
- 1 cup turkey broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over the surface and pat lightly.
- Place the seasoned turkey breast into the slow cooker.
- Pour turkey broth over the turkey, ensuring it’s not submerged.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Check for doneness at 165°F using an instant read thermometer.
- Remove the turkey and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with your choice of sides and drizzle with cooking liquid.
Notes
For added aroma, consider placing garlic cloves and a halved onion in the slow cooker before the turkey. Leftovers can be stored for up to four days or frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, turkey breast, easy dinner, comfort food, holiday meal