Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is a simple, tender, and juicy way to cook turkey with very little effort. The slow cooker keeps the meat moist and flavorful.
Turkey breast
🦃 Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast (boneless or bone-in, 2–4 lbs)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: lemon slices, sage leaves
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the turkey
- Pat turkey dry
- Rub with oil/butter and seasonings
2. Set up slow cooker
- Add onions and garlic at the bottom
- Pour in broth
- Place turkey breast on top
3. Cook
- Low: 5–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Cook until internal temp reaches 74°C / 165°F
4. Rest and serve
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing
- Spoon juices over the meat for extra flavor
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Stuffing
- Sandwiches with leftover slices
🔥 Tips for best results
- Don’t overcook (turkey can dry out quickly)
- Add butter under the skin for extra juiciness
- Use drippings to make gravy
🧠 Bottom line
Turkey breast in a slow cooker is one of the easiest ways to get tender, juicy meat with minimal effort.
If you want, I can also show:
- gravy recipe using the juices
- air fryer turkey breast
- or holiday-style herb butter version 👍
