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The Juiciest Slow Cooker Turkey Breast sliced and served for holiday dinner

The Juiciest Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

This slow cooker turkey breast is tender, juicy, and nearly foolproof. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, it’s perfect for small holiday meals, cozy family dinners, or weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3–4 lb turkey breast boneless or bone-in
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup chicken or turkey broth low sodium
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or dried rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 lemon sliced, optional
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub all over with olive oil or butter, then season evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Place sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in the broth.
  3. Set the seasoned turkey breast on top of the onions. Add lemon slices and fresh herbs if using.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Avoid cooking on HIGH, as this can dry out the turkey. Resting before slicing is essential to keep the meat juicy. Leftovers are excellent for sandwiches, salads, or wraps.