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Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Simple Herb Rub

Close-up of several thick slices of juicy slow cooker turkey breast, coated in a savory herb and spice rub.
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Make a tender, flavorful slow cooker turkey breast with minimal effort. This recipe guarantees moist meat perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 5 pound) boneless turkey breast, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional, for skin)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the herb rub.
  2. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the herb mixture evenly over the entire surface of the turkey breast.
  3. Place the seasoned turkey breast in the basin of your slow cooker.
  4. Pour the chicken broth around the base of the turkey breast, not over the top.
  5. If using skin-on turkey, brush the melted butter over the skin for better browning later.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Cooking time depends on the size of the breast.
  7. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The turkey is done when it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part.
  8. Carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board, loosely tented with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing.
  9. If you want gravy, pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) until desired consistency is reached.

Notes

  • For extra juicy meat, you can place a few celery stalks or onion slices under the turkey breast to keep it slightly elevated from the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a cranberry orange flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of orange juice and 1/4 cup of whole cranberry sauce for the chicken broth.
  • If your slow cooker turkey breast skin is not as brown as you like, place the cooked turkey under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes after resting, watching carefully to prevent burning.

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