Description
This Crockpot Turkey Breast is juicy, flavorful, and stress-free. Slow cooked with herbs, garlic, and butter, then finished with a golden gravy—it’s perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or weeknights when you crave comfort without the hassle.
Ingredients
1 (4–6 lb) bone-in or boneless turkey breast
3 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika (adds golden color)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried sage (optional, for holiday flavor)
½ tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken or turkey broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ onion, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Turkey – Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. If skin-on, gently lift and rub seasoning underneath.
Mix Herb Butter – In a bowl, stir together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, sage, and lemon zest.
Season the Turkey – Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey breast, including under the skin.
Layer the Crockpot – Place onion, celery, carrot, and garlic on the bottom. Pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce.
Slow Cook – Place turkey breast on top, skin-side up. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Optional Broil – Transfer turkey to a baking sheet and broil 4–5 minutes for crispy golden skin.
Rest & Serve – Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with gravy and your favorite sides.
Notes
Bone-in turkey gives richer flavor, but boneless is easier to slice.
Use the leftover cooking liquid to make a quick gravy by simmering and thickening with cornstarch.
Always rest turkey before slicing to keep juices locked in.
Add extra root veggies like potatoes or parsnips if you want a one-pot meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on LOW)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 turkey breast with gravy
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg