Description
This Slow Cooker Crockpot Boneless Turkey Breast recipe delivers tender, juicy turkey with minimal effort. The turkey is seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and poultry seasoning, then slow-cooked with onions and broth to keep it moist. A final crisping step in the air fryer or oven adds a delicious golden finish. Perfect for a comforting family meal or holiday dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Seasoning
- 3 pound boneless turkey breast (bone-in can be used)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika can be used)
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Base and Fat
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle the garlic powder, smoked paprika, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly on both sides of the turkey. Rub the spices into the meat to ensure the breast is fully coated.
- Set up slow cooker base: Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the sliced onions on top of the broth, creating a flavorful bed for the turkey.
- Place turkey and add butter: Position the seasoned turkey breast over the onions and broth in the slow cooker. Place the unsalted butter on top of the turkey breast to melt during cooking, helping to keep it moist and rich.
- Slow cook the turkey: Cover and cook on Low heat for 3-4 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) to ensure doneness and safety.
- Remove and optionally crisp: Carefully lift the tender turkey breast from the slow cooker; it may be very delicate and prone to falling apart. For crispy skin, either air fry the turkey at 400°F for 3-4 minutes, or broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Rest before slicing: Allow the cooked turkey to rest for 20 minutes. This lets the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more moist, flavorful slices.
Notes
- Always thaw the turkey breast fully before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning rub based on your flavor preferences.
- Shipping netting often holds the turkey breast together during cooking; removing it beforehand may cause the meat to fall apart. If this happens, secure the breast with toothpicks or leave the netting intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
