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Slow Cooked Turkey Breast

October 15, 2013 by Melissa 24 Comments

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Slow Cooked Turkey Breast – Naturally, most of us usually think about baking a turkey around Thanksgiving.  For my family, we like to enjoy turkey year-round.  During the holidays when turkey breasts go on sale, I stock my freezer for future meals sometimes taking the time to cook a turkey breast just so we can enjoy turkey sandwiches.
Slow Cooked Turkey Breast
For those who may be a little uneasy about baking a turkey for the first time, the slow cooker provides a great alternative.   It allows you to free-up your oven to prepare other dishes and it’s a moist cooking environment making it unnecessary to baste the turkey while it cooks.  Slow cookers are much like conventional ovens in that they can vary in how quickly or slowly they cook.  So, keep in mind  how your slow cooker performs for the best individual results.
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Ingredients you’ll need:
1 [7-8 lb] bone-in turkey breast
5 Tbsp softened butter, divided
chicken or turkey seasoning [such as McCormick’s Original Chicken]
1 celery stalk,cut into 2 inch pieces
1 carrot, peeled & cut into 2 inch pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth
black pepper to taste

Directions:
Spray the inside of a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.  Rinse and pat dry the turkey breast.  Rub with 3 Tbsp of softened butter all over and under the skin.  Pull back the skin and sprinkle the breast meat liberally with seasoning.  Pull the skin back over the breast and season the exterior of the bird inside and out.   Arrange the chopped celery and carrot in the bottom of the slow cooker.  Drizzle with 1/4 cup of chicken broth.  [tip:  This will season the broth to make gravy]  Center the turkey breast in the slow cooker and dot the top with the remaining 2 Tbsp of softened butter.

Slow Cooked Turkey Breast

 Cook on high for 30 minutes, then on low for 6-7 hours, depending on your slow cooker.  I recommend that you check it at 6 hours.  It should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.    Remove to a platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil.  Rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.  [Tip: To make gravy, strain the broth.  Pour into a stove top pan and thicken with flour or cornstarch.  Adjust the seasonings if needed.]

Slow Cooked Turkey Breast

Cook’s note:
Slow cookers provide a moist cooking environment that won’t crisp the skin.  If you want to crisp the skin, carefully place into a pan and into the oven.  Watch carefully broiling until the skin is golden and crispy.

See it at Whatcha Crockin’? here

Slow Cooked Turkey Breast
 
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Author: Melissa Sperka
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 1 [7-8 lb] bone-in turkey breast
  • 5 Tbsp softened butter, divided
  • chicken or turkey seasoning [such as McCormick's Original Chicken]
  • 1 celery stalk,cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 carrot, peeled & cut into 2 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Spray the inside of a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Rinse and pat dry the turkey breast. Rub with 3 Tbsp of softened butter all over and under the skin. Pull back the skin and sprinkle the breast meat liberally with seasoning. Pull the skin back over the breast and season the exterior of the bird inside and out.
  3. Arrange the chopped celery and carrot in the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle with ¼ cup of chicken broth.
  4. Center the turkey breast in the slow cooker and dot the top with the remaining 2 Tbsp of softened butter.
  5. Cook on high for 30 minutes, then on low for 6-7 hours, depending on your slow cooker. I recommend that you check it at 6 hours. It should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Remove to a platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
  7. To make gravy, strain the broth. Pour into a stove top pan and thicken with flour or cornstarch. Adjust the seasonings if needed.
Notes
Slow cookers provide a moist cooking environment that won't crisp the skin. If you prefer crisping the skin, carefully place into an oven safe pan skin side up. Set the oven on broil. Watch carefully broiling until the skin is golden and crispy.
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Slow Cooked Turkey Breast

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Comments

  1. Walking on Sunshine says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Looks yummy!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Thanks Lois ☺

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    October 15, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    how many does it serve???

    Reply
  4. Melissa says

    October 15, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Honestly, in this case it depends on the appetites of those you’re serving and the weight of the turkey. Likely it would comfortably serve 8 perhaps more depending on the variables mentioned.

    Reply
  5. Dan from Platter Talk says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Turkey is always a welcome meal in our home. It reminds us of holiday and special days but it is also appropriate for everyday meals. I’ve never prepared it in a slow cooker and love this idea. Thank you for this post, Melissa!!

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Dan, you said that so well. I’ve been known to make a Thanksgiving- style meal just for the feeling of home and comfort it invokes. Thanks so much for stopping by. ☺

    Reply
  7. Bev Fonseca says

    November 19, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Melissa, How would you instruct for a 23lb. Turkey in a slow cooker ?

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    November 19, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Wow, that’s a large turkey. I’ve haven’t cooked a turkey that large in a slow cooker, simply because, even my largest slow cooker wouldn’t accommodate. I would recommend the oven for a bird that size.

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    January 8, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    By cooking it in the crock pot it will it still get a nice brown color as if it came out the oven. Would I overdo it if I want it to put it in the oven for a minute for a little crispy skin?

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    I think it would do fine to use the broiler to crisp up the skin in the oven. Enjoy!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    February 28, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    could you make a bread stuffing/dressing in the bottom of crock pot instead of just celery and carrots? Judy

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  12. Melissa says

    February 28, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Hi Judy, I never have. The turkey releases quite a bit of it’s juices while cooking, and I’m not certain if that would work very well, honestly.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    I do a turkey breast in the crock pot, but, instead of using broth,celery and carrot…I mix a can of jellied cranberry sauce w’ packet of dry onion soup and pour that( or pat it on) the breast and cook it….We really like it done that way…

    MaryJane, Michigan

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  14. Melissa says

    October 6, 2014 at 1:26 am

    Hi Mary Jane, I love that idea, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    what is the best slow cooker for a 7-pound bone-in turkey breast? Last year, when I attempted to cook a 7-pound turkey breast in my 6-quart slow cooker, the turkey was a little too big and the lid would not fit securely. I ended up covering the top with foil and putting the lid on top of that. Eventually, though, the turkey shrank enough that I could take the foil off and put the lid securely back on. The turkey turned out better than any I have ever cooked; however, I would like to have the lid fit properly to begin with.

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  16. Melissa says

    October 18, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    I used a 6-quart oval slow cooker for this turkey breast. This is what I do, when choosing the turkey breast at the store, I make sure that it sits flat. Sometimes, when they are flash frozen, they freeze in an odd shape. If you take a few minutes to look through the meat case, you’ll find one like I describe. That’s the best way to ensure that it will fit and the lid will go securely on top.

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    March 11, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    Rebecca H P.
    Can you get too much too much praise for a wonderful web site? I hope not cause I have to add mine, I just love it Thank you. After cooking for over 44 years, for the same man, who is easy and appreciative to cook for, I am brain dead!! Your site with the diversity of dishes is rejuvenating my brain 🙂
    My que stion is do you put turkey in frozen? I havecooked it both ways but like your flavorings and want it easy. Thanks again.

    Reply
  18. Melissa says

    March 11, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    H Rebecca, your comment made my day. In this recipe the turkey breast is thawed. I heard pros and cons of cooking poultry from frozen but, in this recipe that isn’t a consideration. Thank you so much for your kind note, I truly appreciate it!

    Reply
  19. Kim Honeycutt says

    November 23, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I saw this recipe on Recipes That Crock, Whatcha Crockin’ Week 18. I pinned this one. I’m wanting to try a turkey or turkey breast in the crock pot. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      November 23, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      Wonderful, I love making turkey breasts this way.

      Reply
  20. Tracee S says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Is it McCormick’s rotisserie chicken spice? That is all. Find in the store, I really want to try that s!!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      November 27, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      That’s a good one, sure!

      Reply
  21. betty wells says

    November 4, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Do you put the turkey in frozen?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      November 4, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      I used a fresh turkey breast for this recipe. If using frozen, thaw per the package instructions then proceed with the recipe.

      Reply

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