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Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Simple Herb Rub

Close-up of sliced slow cooker turkey breast, seasoned heavily with dark herbs like rosemary.
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Make a tender, flavorful slow cooker turkey breast with minimal effort. This hands-off recipe keeps your meat moist, freeing up your oven for side dishes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 4 pound) bone-in or boneless turkey breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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 cup chicken broth or apple cider

Instructions

  1. Wipe the turkey breast dry with paper towels. If using a bone-in breast, tuck the wing tips under the body.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the herb rub.
  3. Rub the olive oil all over the turkey breast. Sprinkle the herb rub evenly over the entire surface of the turkey.
  4. Pour the chicken broth or apple cider into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  5. Place the seasoned turkey breast skin-side up in the slow cooker.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  8. Use the liquid remaining in the slow cooker to make a simple gravy, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add one chopped onion and two celery stalks beneath the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
  • This recipe works well for a smaller family Thanksgiving when you need to save oven space.
  • If you prefer a boneless turkey breast slow cooker method, reduce the cooking time by about 30 to 60 minutes.

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