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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

A seasoned boneless turkey breast slow-cooks with garlic, onion, broth, thyme, and rosemary for tender slices and flavorful drippings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 3-4 lb boneless turkey breast
  • 1 head garlic, sliced in half horizontally
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil until a paste forms.
  • Rub the seasoning paste all over the turkey breast.
  • Place halved onion and garlic into the bottom of the slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Set the seasoned turkey breast on top of the onion and garlic. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Optional: Transfer turkey to a rack over a sheet pan and broil on LOW for 5–8 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Use pan drippings to make gravy if desired. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Perfect for holidays or a comforting dinner. You can add potatoes or carrots to the bottom of the slow cooker for a one-pot meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 5.6gProtein: 48gFat: 6.8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 563mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1.5g
Keyword slow cooker