Description
Juicy slow-cooker turkey breast brings delightful home-cooked comfort to family dinner tables. Herb-infused meat comes together effortlessly, letting you savor tender, flavorful slices without complex preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 lbs turkey breast, bone-in
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Liquid/Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey breast by patting it completely dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and even cooking.
- Mix dried thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create a comprehensive herb blend.
- Rub olive oil across the entire surface of the turkey breast, then generously coat with the prepared herb mixture, massaging the seasonings into the meat.
- Place quartered onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an aromatic base for the turkey.
- Carefully position the seasoned turkey breast on top of the onion and garlic, with the skin side facing up.
- Pour chicken broth and white wine around the turkey, ensuring the liquid does not wash away the seasonings.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat, allowing the turkey to cook slowly for 5-6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey breast and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to retain its moisture.
- Optional: Strain the cooking liquid and use it as a base for a quick pan sauce or gravy to accompany the turkey.
Notes
- Pat the turkey breast extremely dry to help seasonings stick and promote even browning, preventing soggy skin and ensuring maximum flavor penetration.
- Create a versatile herb blend that can be adjusted based on personal taste preferences or dietary restrictions, such as using dried herbs from your garden or substituting with different spice combinations.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and allow more precise seasoning control during cooking.
- For gluten-free and dairy-free diets, ensure all ingredients like broth and wine are certified gluten-free and suitable for specific dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg