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    Italian-Style Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

    Published: Nov 21, 2022 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Italian-Style Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is deliciously juicy and flavorful. Inspired by all the flavors of the Italian countryside - lemon groves, fresh herbs, garlic, and onion. Did we mention it was SUPER easy to make? Yep. 😉

    Tender slices of Tuscan turkey breast served on a white plate with a side of green beans and a lemon wedge.
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    • Why You'll ❤️ Crock Pot Turkey
    • 🥘 What You'll Need
    • Equipment
    • 🔪 How To Make It
    • 🥗 How To Serve It
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • ✔️ More Turkey Recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why You'll ❤️ Crock Pot Turkey

    "Who knew you could have turkey for a weeknight meal, and not just Thanksgiving? This recipe is easy to make, easy to clean up, ketogenic, and low-carb friendly. Your family will love this!" -Kori

    Cooking turkey in a crockpot is always easy but you could also do a whole roasted turkey and then make this low carb turkey pot pie recipe with all the leftovers!

    So Juicy

    Cooking the turkey in wine and the citrus juices low and slow makes for a VERY tender and juicy turkey breast recipe.

    Super Easy

    Who doesn't love a super easy hands-off turkey recipe? Other than rubbing the turkey with olive oil and herbs, everything just gets dumped in the slow cooker, making life simple.

    Prep Ahead

    Crock pot turkey can be prepped ahead and turned on low well in advance of your dinner. This makes cooking dinner a breeze, especially if it's for a holiday meal and you have a bunch of recipes to get on the table!

    Healthy

    You'll be happy to know that this is a healthy turkey recipe that is gluten free, low carb, keto, and has no sugar added.

    Keto followers can add healthy fat by making gravy from the remaining juices in the pot.

    🥘 What You'll Need

    Here are the ingredients and equipment you will need to make this crock pot turkey:

    Happily, the ingredients needed to make this Italian-inspired crockpot turkey are easily found and most are probably already in your pantry!

    Boneless Turkey Breast - you can actually use a bone-in if you'd prefer. Adjust time slightly. A skin on turkey is fine. Thaw frozen turkey several days in advance.

    Chicken Broth

    White Wine - you can also substitute chicken broth

    Onions - yellow onions were used, but you could use any favorite like read or sweet.

    Lemon

    Garlic

    Italian Seasoning Blend

    Garlic Powder

    Onion Powder

    Kosher Salt or Sea Salt

    Ground Black Pepper

    Olive Oil

    For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

    Equipment

    • 5 to 6 quart slow cooker
    • Cutting Board
    • Chef Knife
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    🔪 How To Make It

    Here are the step-by-step instructions for making slow cooker turkey breast:

    For complete instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.

    Rub Turkey with Herbs

    Rinse and pat dry the turkey. Rub herbs on the roast

    Turkey breast rubbed with herbs and lemon zest sitting on a white cutting board.

    Add Ingredients To The Bottom

    Place lemons, onions, & garlic into the slow cooker followed by the broth & wine

    Pouring wine into the crockpot over lemons, garlic, and onions.

    Place Turkey in Pot

    Place the turkey on top of the lemons and onions.

    Uncooked turkey breast sitting in slow cooker over onions and lemon.

    Cook

    Cook turkey breast on low 6 to 8 hours or the until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

    Serve

    Remove from the slow cooker and cover with foil. Allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy.

    🥗 How To Serve It

    Here are a few ways to serve your slow cooker turkey breast:

    If you want a really simple weeknight or holiday dinner I recommend serving this slow cooker turkey plus one or two of the following recipes:

    Serve your crock pot turkey with a side of Crockpot Green Beans, Layered Salad, or this Baked Zucchini Casserole With Cheese

    Need an easy holiday dessert idea to go with it? Try crustless pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice creme brulee.

    Use the juices from the pot to make a delicious citrusy gravy.

    💭 Top Tips

    • Your turkey is done when its internal temperature reaches 165F. Use an instant-read thermometer to test.
    • If your turkey has the skin on it will not brown. If you want a little color, you can broil the skin after slow cooking for the crispiest, or you can broil before slow cooking (you'll have color, but not crispiness.)

    ✔️ More Turkey Recipes

    Here are a couple of delicious turkey recipes I think you'll enjoy:

    • Best Juicy Turkey Recipe
    • Leftover Turkey Pot Pie (Low Carb & Keto)
    • Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    • Southwest Turkey Burgers On The Grill

    Or, check out these other slow cooker recipes

    • Italian Crock Pot Beef Roast
    • Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Paprika

    If you tried this Crock Pot Turkey recipe, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give it a star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

    Recipe

    Square feature image of juicy tuscan turkey breast slices served on a white plate and garnished with fresh herbs and lemon zest

    Italian-Style Juicy Crock Pot Turkey Breast

    This slow cooker turkey breast, is deliciously juicy and flavorful with its Italian-inspired citrus and herb flavors. A gluten free, low carb, keto turkey recipe. 
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Author Kori
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 hours hrs
    Total Time 7 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Slow Cooker Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 163 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
    • 1 yellow onion (peeled and cut in half horizontally)
    • 2 lemons (cut into 4 wedges each)
    • 5 to 6 garlic cloves (peeled)
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
    • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 pound boneless turkey breast

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse the turkey and pat dry. 
    • Add chicken broth and wine to the slow cooker.
    • Place the onion, lemon wedges, and garlic cloves on the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a shelf for the turkey breast to sit on.
    • In a small bowl combine lemon zest, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub olive oil on the turkey breast and then coat with the herb, salt, and pepper mixture.
    • Place turkey breast on top of the onion, garlic, and lemon wedges.
    • Cover and cook 7 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high until turkey breast is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the breast, check after 6 hours on low.
    • Remove from slow cooker and tent with foil. Allow it to sit 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
      Image depicting how to make crock pot turkey.

    Notes

    • TOP TIPS: Turkey breast is done when its internal temperature reaches 165F. Use an instant-read thermometer to test.
    • SUBSTITUTIONS: Use chicken broth instead of wine. You can also use a bone-in turkey breast but you'll need to adjust the cooking time.
    • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Make a gravy with the remaining juices in the pot. Serve with a side salad or crockpot green beans. Got leftover turkey? Make this Low Carb Turkey Pot Pie.
    • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 10servingsCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 5.8gProtein: 22.3gFat: 5.8gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 224mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.5g

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    1. Lois Smith says

      July 15, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      Where did you find a 14 lb. turkey breast?

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      • seekinggoodeats says

        July 15, 2019 at 2:41 pm

        Hi Lois! It's one 4lb turkey breast. 🙂 I can see where 1 4lb turkey breast might look like 14lbs though! Have a great day!

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        • Theresamckinnon says

          July 07, 2023 at 11:02 am

          Can I add fennel to this recipe

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          • seekinggoodeats says

            July 08, 2023 at 10:18 am

            Yes! Absolutely. Great idea! 🙂

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