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Slow cooker turkey breast on a serving platter.

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 4 lb. turkey breast boneless or bone-in, thawed

Herb Butter

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Turkey Gravy

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Rub the herb butter onto the turkey breast, between the skin and meat.
  • Place the turkey breast into the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours. The turkey breast is done when the internal temperature is at least 165°F.
  • Transfer the turkey breast to a serving platter and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Turkey Gravy

  • Pour the drippings from the slow cooker through a strainer into a large measuring cup. Add water to the drippings until there is 2 cups of liquid in the measuring cup.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high and stir in 4 tablespoons of flour. Add the drippings and keep stirring over medium-high heat until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 153mg51%
Sodium 858mg37%
Potassium 563mg16%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 420IU8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Would you like your turkey breast to have a browned, crispy skin? Simply transfer the turkey breast to a baking sheet and place it under an oven broiler for a few minutes after it's finished cooking in the slow cooker.