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The Juiciest Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Simple Herb Rub

A perfectly cooked, juicy slow cooker turkey breast sliced in half, showing white meat and a seasoned, herbed crust.
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Make a tender, flavorful Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with minimal effort. Slow-cooked to perfection, this juicy turkey is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This hands-off turkey cooking method delivers moist turkey breast every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (4 to 6 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 low-sodium chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. Pat the turkey breast dry using paper towels. If using a bone-in breast, place it skin-side up in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the dried thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the herb rub.
  3. Rub the olive oil all over the surface of the turkey breast. Sprinkle the herb rub evenly over the entire turkey breast, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres.
  4. Pour the chicken broth or water into the bottom of the slow cooker, around the turkey breast.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
  6. The turkey is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. 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.
  8. If you desire gravy, strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan, skim off excess fat, and thicken with a cornstarch slurry if needed.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can place thin slices of onion or celery beneath the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
  • If your slow cooker is too small for the turkey breast, you can cut the breast into two smaller pieces to fit.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; leftover turkey is excellent for sandwiches or salads.

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