Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy.”

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy is moist, tender, and juicy with very little effort! Simple for a small Thanksgiving or weeknight meal.

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This slow cooker recipe is so easy It just takes a few minutes to rub the turkey breast down with the butter mixture. Throw it in the slow cooker and let it work its magic, and no oven space is needed. A perfect holiday recipe to make for the first time and you get a nice juicy turkey breast. Delicious turkey leftovers for my Turkey French Dip or Turkey Shepherd’s Pie the next day!!

Cooking a turkey in the crock pot is a foolproof way that you are going to get a flavorful turkey without all the fuss of basting every hour or so.

But if you prefer roasted turkey breast try this easy recipe for Herb Brined Turkey Breast. 

Why this recipe works

Cooking Crockpot Turkey Breast is easier than prepping a whole turkey for the oven. Using the Slow Cooker frees up oven space for other recipes. 

This easy, tender turkey breast recipe uses a homemade delicious gravy recipe that is perfect! Once you’ve had some of this turkey gravy, you’ll want to use it on more than just this tasty turkey recipe!

A 7 pound turkey breast is the perfect size for a smaller gathering during the holiday season and if you have leftovers make this Hot Turkey Sandwich.

Ingredients for crock pot turkey breast

• Bone in turkey breast: This recipe was tested with a 7 pound bone-in turkey breast.
• Onion: cut into thick slices.
• Whole garlic cloves:
• Herbs: Fresh rosemary sprigs, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper
• Butter: softened, unsalted butter
• Flour: All-purpose flour
• Apple cider vinegar: is optional but highly recommended.
• Kitchen Bouquet: Gravy darkener if desired 

How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy

• Step 1: In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the garlic herb butter.
• Step 2: Add the sliced onion, garlic, and sprigs of rosemary and thyme to the bottom of the slow cooker. 

• Step 3: Use about 1/3 of the garlic herb butter under the skin of the turkey breast and then cover the top of the turkey with the rest of the butter mixture. Add salt and pepper on top of the butter.
• Step 4: Place buttered turkey on top of fresh herbs and onion in the Slow Cooker with the skin side up. 

• Step 5: Cook turkey on the low setting until the meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the slow cooker.
• Step 6: Using a strainer, strain the turkey drippings into a bowl. Toss the onions, garlic, and herbs but keep the juice. 

• Step 7: Transfer cooked turkey to a rimmed baking sheet and broil to help crisp up the skin. 
• Step 8: In a skillet or saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour.

• Step 9: Add apple cider vinegar to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes. 
• Step 10: Season this flavorful gravy with salt and pepper to taste before serving with turkey.

Recipe Tips

• Slow cooker A 7-8 qt slow cooker works best.
• Thawed turkey Make sure the turkey is thawed and patted dry with paper towels before spreading on the butter mixture.
• Crisping up the skin I highly recommend broiling it for the few minutes it takes to get a nice crispy skin with a golden brown color, It adds a ton of flavor.
• Let it rest Tent with aluminum foil and rest for 15 minutes before slicing.