This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my privacy policy. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is the perfect way to get tender juicy turkey with a fraction of the prep, but all the flavor. Let the slow cooker do ALL the work! Using the slow cooker for your turkey frees
up the stove and oven for all the amazing sides. Combine this succulent Turkey with Roasted Autumn Vegetable Stuffing, Famous Mashed Potatoes, The Best Sweet Potato
Casserole, The World’s Best Green Bean Casserole and some Parker House Rolls and you’ve got Thanksgiving, or any special occasion covered. I always make my turkeys in the oven. Why have I never made them in the slow cooker before? I love my slow cooker! It took me a total of 5 minutes to throw this into the slow cooker. In just a few hours, I had the most delicious, moist, and tender turkey that I have ever had in my life! I have always wanted to try making turkey in the slow cooker. This was the perfect opportunity! It was a smaller turkey and just right for our family. This was the most moist and tender turkey I have had. Which makes sense because it seals in the moisture and cooks in the juices all day. I couldn’t believe how delicious this turned out! And the sauce that it cooked in all day gave it the perfect flavor. This will not just be a seasonal meal made at our house. We will be making this year round! Turkey Breast IngredientsThis will take 5 min to put together and then let the slow cooker do the rest. Super simple and tastes amazing!
Making Slow Cooker Turkey BreastSometimes you just don’t want or need to cook an entire turkey. Maybe it’s just a smaller crowd this year, or maybe your family made the turkey this year but you still want leftovers. Slow cooker Turkey Breast is the perfect way to satisfy your turkey cravings, whatever they maybe.
Tips for Tender Turkey BreastI love the flavor this imparts, it’s perfect, but you can always use a few tips right?!
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I did not crisp the skin after it was done in the slow cooker. If you want a crispy skin, then broil the turkey for 5 minutes. Serves: 6 Calories575kcal (29%)Carbohydrates30g (10%)Protein98g (196%)Fat8g (12%)Saturated Fat1g (5%)Cholesterol245mg (82%)Sodium969mg (40%)Potassium1157mg (33%)Fiber1g (4%)Sugar29g (32%)Vitamin A162IU (3%)Vitamin C12mg (15%)Calcium69mg (7%)Iron3mg (17%) All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword slow cooker turkey breast, turkey breast Alyssa RiversI am Alyssa and the blogger behind The Recipe Critic. I started my blog in June of 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Read More Posts by Alyssa CategoriesDo you have to brown a roast before putting it in the crockpot?"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't one hundred percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."
How long does it take to cook turkey breast?How Long to Roast a Turkey Breast. In general, you'll want to cook a bone-in turkey breast for about 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), or until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Can you cook a Butterball frozen turkey breast in a slow cooker?Be sure to use a fully THAWED turkey breast.
It's not safe to cook frozen meat in a slow cooker, as the inside will not fully cook quickly enough.
How do you keep turkey breast moist?I prefer to cook the turkey breast on a wire rack, over a cooking pan that has liquid in it. The steam that this liquid generates helps keep the turkey breast moist. I prefer to use a very flavorful liquid for this purpose, like stock with butter or oil, or even white wine sometimes.
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