If you’ve ever wondered about how to make a turkey breast without the hassle, try this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast! This recipe uses only 4 ingredients and is simple, juicy and delicious. Perfect for a holiday celebration or a weeknight meal!
In just two weeks Turkey Day will be here and I couldn’t be more excited! I mean, is there any holiday more perfectly suited for a food blogger?! It’s all about being thankful (I’ve got so much to be thankful for!) AND all about the food! Since I’ve been hosting at our house for several years now, we’ve basically got the standard menu down and just add or change things a bit each year. It’s pretty much a group effort. We make the turkey and a few sides and everybody brings several dishes as well. This year I’m trying to decide on a new veggie dish to serve so I can mix it up a bit…. maybe some brussels sprouts? We typically make the biggest turkey I can find (22+ pounds) and therefore I’ve yet to try my hand at a slow cooker turkey, until now! Now that I’ve made this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast I’m not sure I’ll ever mess with a big ‘ol bird ever again! 😉
A few years back my friend Amanda invited us to her house for a pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving dinner (Amanda are you reading this? This is a tradition we need to reinstate ASAP!). This was way before I had my food blog but was still obsessed with cooking, recipes, etc. I’m pretty sure my big contribution that year was brussels sprouts, but she made the turkey and it was the star of the show! She made it in the slow cooker, and I was VERY impressed. My Mom makes an amazing Thanksgiving turkey but this slow cooker turkey gave Mom a run for her money.
MY LATEST VIDEOSPlan on making this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Today!
- No roasting pans or dirtying up a bunch of dishes
- 4 simple and healthy ingredients
- No thawing out a turkey for days
- Simple, Quick and so EASY!
What took me so long to finally share this recipe here? I have absolutely no idea but let’s just be glad I finally have! I asked her the other day if she would be okay with me sharing the recipe and she so graciously agreed! So let’s just call this Amanda’s Famous Thanksgiving Turkey and let’s all make sure we host or attend a pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving event. It’s only fair to get our stomachs all warmed up for the big day, no?
You know how I can get a little carried away from time to time trying to add herbs or cream or something to just about any recipe. But I didn’t change a thing here and it turned out perfectly. So juicy and full of flavor! Sometimes the simple delicious goodness of a perfect recipe is all you need. Well, that, and gravy. Obviously. See Recipe below for the too easy gravy made with this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast.
If you are looking for a side dish for Thanksgiving here are a few of my favorites!
- Slow Cooker Fresh Green Bean Casserole
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Corn Casserole
- Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
If you've ever wondered about how to make a turkey breast without the hassle, try this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast! This recipe uses only 4 ingredients and is simple, juicy and delicious. Perfect for a holiday celebration or a weeknight meal!
- 3 pound frozen boneless turkey breast I got mine at Aldi
- 2 cups turkey broth sub chicken broth if you can't find turkey
- 1 sweet onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Fully thaw turkey according to package directions
Remove package and netting and lay flat in bottom of slow cooker
Add turkey broth
Cut onion into rings and layer over top
Smash garlic cloves or roughly chop and add on top
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours and don't open the lid!
Carefully remove fully cooked turkey to platter and let rest while making gravy
Strain all liquid from slow cooker into a saucepan
Whisk together 1/4 cup of cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth and then whisk into pan drippings
Bring to a simmer while whisking for about 5 minutes or until thickened
Slice turkey and serve with gravy
To give turkey a crispy skin finish, line broiler pan with foil and place turkey on it skin side up. Broil in oven for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Watch it closely so it doesn't burn.
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MK says
January 17, 2019 at 8:27 amI have a boneless 1.5 skinless turkey breast. How long should I cook it and can I add carrots, celery, and potatoes?
Jennifer says
January 17, 2019 at 8:02 pmI would start checking the internal temp of the turkey at about 6 hours on low and ensure it has reached 165 degrees F. And yes, those additional will be fine although you may want to add them about half way since it has so much liquid you don’t want them to overcook.
Karen says
November 23, 2018 at 7:35 amMade this last night for Thanksgiving and it was a very,very good. I have never made a comment online but this was super! Tender and flavorful. And best gravy too. Family gave compliments even this morning. Didn’t change a thing. And I could watch football uninterrupted. Thank you doesn’t seem enough. Karen
Jennifer says
November 23, 2018 at 7:47 amAwesome!! So glad you loved the food and got to enjoy your day!
Dave says
January 10, 2018 at 8:26 pmThis Recipe looks Wonderful!
I retired a few months ago and have decided to pull my Slow Cooker out of the cupboard So far I have done stews, beef roasts, pasta & sauce and I’m going to pick up a 3lb turkey breast tomorrow and give this a try.
I’ve never really done much cooking … And I’m sick of fast food 🙂
Jennifer says
January 11, 2018 at 9:24 pmYou will love this!! And it’s awesome for leftover turkey sandwiches too!!
Kristen says
November 21, 2017 at 7:46 amHi! Your recipe looks delicious and I’d love to try it! The only problem is in my city in Spain thinley sliced turkey fillets are what’s most readily available. Could I use those in the crockpot instead and just change the cooking time? I would put about 14 slices in the crockpot.
Jennifer says
November 21, 2017 at 11:55 amI think that should work! I’m not sure how much less time it will take but they should still turn out very flavorful!
Cheryl says
November 15, 2017 at 11:30 amHi… Thank you for the recipe…In stead of cooking it on low for 8 hours could it be cooked on high for 4-4.5 hours….THIS IS MY FIRST TURKEY…WISH ME WELL ON IT😅
Amy @ Slow Cooker Gourmet says
November 15, 2017 at 10:17 pmHi Cheryl! I have not tested it on high for 4-4.5 hours so I don’t want to tell you it would be fine and then have it not turn out. My recommendation is the 8 hours on low. Hope you enjoy it!
Jamie says
September 21, 2017 at 6:34 amIf I make this recipe with an 8 lb turkey breast would I then basically double all the other ingredients too?
Amy @ Slow Cooker Gourmet says
September 21, 2017 at 11:01 amYes, you would just double the ingredients since you are doubling the size of the meat. Hope you enjoy it!
Chris says
November 17, 2017 at 5:25 pmWith the 8 lb breast, would you still cook for 8 hrs on low or longer?
Jennifer says
November 19, 2017 at 6:59 pmIf it’s bone-in I would start it out on high for 1-2 hours at first. The most important thing is to make sure the turkey breast reaches and internal temp of 165 degrees F.
Elena says
November 21, 2016 at 8:23 pmHi Jennifer, if I cook 2 of the 3 lb turkeys in the same crock pot, will they both cook in 8 hours?
Elena
Jennifer says
November 21, 2016 at 9:13 pmHi Elena! Yes, they should. Just make sure you use a the right size of slow cooker, meaning it should be about 2/3 full to cook properly (probably a 5-6 quart). Of course, always check with a meat thermometer for proper temperature, but you should be good!
Bernadette Longueira says
November 10, 2016 at 11:20 pmHi Jennifer, my name is Bernadette and I am also a food Blogger my daughter helps me run my page. You have inspired me to bring out my slow cooker and I have been having fun. Especially on a Saturday when the family comes to visit. I now put on my slow cooker early in the morning and by the time 1 o’clock comes we have a tasty main dish ready and I have just had to quickly make the vegetables and salads to go with. It gives me more time to spend with visitors and family. Thank you. Enjoy reading your comments and recepies. I know I have tried one pulled skirt steak . It was devine and went down a real treat.
LaWanda says
November 10, 2016 at 6:20 pmSlow cooker turkey breast is my plan for this Thanksgiving, so I was really excited when I received your e-mail. I just have one question. Your recipe says to “… lay flat in bottom of slow cooker.” Is this breast side up or down? I am thinking breast side down for more juiciness. Many thanks in advance. Love your blog!
Jennifer says
November 11, 2016 at 7:05 amHi LaWanda! This was a breast only piece so it’s all wrapped up in netting. So what I did was take all the netting off and then I place it skin side up in the slow cooker so that the skin would brown up just a bit and not get soggy. You can also place it under the broiler for a few minutes as well when done cooking to crisp it up… I will add that note!