Slow cooker turkey breast roasted in seasoned butter with carrots, onion, and celery makes the most deliciously moist holiday turkey!
Crockpot turkey breast is the best holiday hack out there. This recipe makes a perfectly cooked turkey breast without taking up coveted space in the oven! Serve it with homemade cranberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, and crispy roasted brussels sprouts.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Makes a perfectly moist and delicious turkey breast every time.
📌 Set it and forget it!
📌 No need to take up precious oven space when holiday cooking.
Crockpot Turkey Breast Ingredients
- Turkey breast – We used a bone in breast with skin. I find that this will give you the most moist and flavorful result. Alternatively, you can use boneless/skinless.
- Vegetables – Sweet yellow onion, celery stalks, carrots. Cleaned, rough chopped into large pieces.
- Butter – Salted butter is our preference in this recipe.
- Seasonings – Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, fresh sage.
Turkey breast, onion, carrots, celery, butter, seasonings.
How do you make a turkey breast in the slow cooker? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, place cleaned and cut vegetables in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place turkey breast on top of the veggies.
⭐ Next, melt the butter and whisk in all the seasonings. Pour seasoned butter over turkey breast and brush all over the skin.
⭐ Then, cover and cook on high or low until the meat is reaches a safe internal temperature as determined by a meat thermometer.
⭐ Finally, remove turkey from the crockpot and allow to rest about ten minutes. Slice and serve with the drippings and cooked vegetables.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Place the veggies on the bottom of your crock pot.
Preparation
What kind of seasoning for crockpot turkey breast?
We use a blend of Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and fresh sage.
I know some folk are iffy on the flavor of sage, so it can be omitted if you like. If you have trouble locating Kinder’s seasoning, it can be substituted with your favorite all purpose seasoning in a pinch (but try to find it, it’s so good!).
Should I use a boneless turkey breast or bone in turkey breast in the slow cooker?
You’ll definitely want to use a bone-in, skin on turkey breast for the most moist and flavorful result.
That said, if you can’t find one (or have a strong aversion to skin and bones) then a boneless-skinless turkey breast can be substituted.
How do I know when my slow cooker turkey breast is done?
The breast is done when it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees fahrenheit as read by an internal meat thermometer.
How long should you cook a turkey breast in a slow cooker?
A turkey breast takes about 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high in the crockpot.
Add the turkey next.
Storage and leftovers
How long does leftover turkey last?
Leftover turkey will keep for 3 – 5 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store in a sealed container for best results. If the turkey has been out at room temperature for longer than two hours, it should be disposed of.
Can you freeze leftover turkey?
Leftover turkey can be frozen! Allow it to come to room temperature, then store in its juices in a freezer safe container.
I like to remove the meat from the bone before freezing. It can be kept frozen indefinitely.
How do you keep leftover turkey moist?
Store it in its juices or pour a container of turkey or chicken stock over it before storing! This will keep the meat from drying out and it will taste great for several days.
Reheat it in the juices too!
Mix up the melted butter and seasonings.
Turkey Breast Temperature
What is a safe temperature for turkey breast?
The safe temperature for turkey breast is 165 degrees fahrenheit. This temperature is safe to eat and will yield a nice moist turkey.
The maximum temperature you should cook a turkey to is 185 degrees fahrenheit. Any warmer and it will be dry and have a texture that is difficult and unpleasant to chew.
How do you tell if turkey has reached a safe temperature?
The best way to know if your turkey breast has reached a safe temperature is by using an instant read internal digital meat thermometer. There are even some meat thermometers that can be left in the turkey while it’s cooking so you know exactly when to pull it out!
Make sure to insert the thermometer probe into the deepest part of the meat for an accurate reading.
Pour over turkey and spread evenly.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
Is it safe to slow cook a turkey?
Yes, not only is it safe but slow cooking makes the turkey perfectly moist and delicious every time!
Can I cook a frozen turkey breast in my crockpot?
No, it is not considered safe to cook turkey from frozen in the slow cooker. Make sure your turkey is fully thawed before placing it in the crock.
Why should you slow cook turkey breast?
Because it makes a delicious easy meal without using oven space or heating up the whole house!
Cook until it reaches your desired safe internal temp.
What to eat with turkey breast in crock pot?
This is a great Thanksgiving meal (or Christmas meal!) and we like to serve it with other holiday favorites like creamed spinach, mashed butternut squash, ham with brown sugar glaze, and cranberry jello salad!
If you’re serving it as a regular any-day meal, try it with our easy air fried potatoes, and broccoli casserole!
Allow the turkey to rest about ten minute before slicing.
More delicious holiday recipes
Serve with the remaining juices or your favorite gravy recipe.
Other awesome turkey dishes
- Turkey meatloaf recipe
- Moist turkey meatballs
- Turkey chili
- Turkey wrap sandwich
- Open faced turkey club
- Thanksgiving leftovers casserole
Don’t forget those delicious roasted veggies.
More crockpot recipes to try
- Crockpot ham
- Slow cooker stuffed shells
- Pork and sauerkraut in the slow cooker
- Crockpot breakfast casserole
- See all our easy slow cooker recipes!
Are you team homemade cranberry sauce or canned cranberry sauce?
Tools we love
- 7 Quart Slow Cooker (Crockpot) – I’ve had this slow cooker since my husband and I were married in 2003!
- Metal spatula – These come in handy for helping lift the turkey out.
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How to Make a Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 9 pound turkey breast bone-in, skin on (fully thawed)
- 1 sweet yellow onion roughly chopped
- 4 carrots cleaned, ends trimmed
- 4 celery stalks cleaned, ends trimmed
- 2 sprigs fresh sage optional
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 teaspoon Kinders buttery steakhouse seasoning or your favorite all purpose seasoning
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place vegetables in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add turkey on top of the vegetables.
- In a small bowl or sauce pan, melt the butter. Whisk in all seasonings. Pour seasoned butter over turkey and spread evenly on all parts of the skin. Place sage on top of turkey.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4-5 hours or until an internal meat thermometer reads 165°F.
- Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and plate with vegetables. Pour remaining juices over top, if desired.
Notes
- Make it a full meal by adding potatoes or other root vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Try more herbs and flavorings like garlic, rosemary, or lemon.
- Crisp up the skin by removing the turkey to a baking sheet or roasting pan and placing it under your oven's broiler for a few minutes (watching closely so it doesn't burn!).
Nutrition
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
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Kara says
They didn’t have the Kinder’s seasoning at my local grocery store, but I found it at Walmart. So tasty, and I love that it doesn’t have MSG. The turkey turned out so moist in the crock pot!
Lauren Kelly says
The perfect texture- so moist and delicious! Great recipe, thank you!
Natasha says
The turkey was very moist and delicious, I’m so glad I tried this recipe!