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.
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Why You'll Love This
"Who knew you could have turkey breast 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
So Juicy
Cooking the turkey in wine and the citrus juices low and slow makes for a VERY tender and juicy boneless 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 breast 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.
How To Serve
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:
- Need an easy holiday dessert idea? Try crustless pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice creme brulee.
- Use the juices from the pot to make a delicious citrusy gravy.
Ingredients
Happily, the ingredients needed to make this Italian-inspired slow cooker turkey breast are easily found and most are probably already in your pantry!
Please see the recipe card for quantities.
- Boneless Turkey Breast
- 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
Equipment
- 5 to 6 quart slow cooker - my oval slow cooker seemed to fit the turkey breast the best.
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Instructions
Here's how to make a tender slow cooker turkey breast.
For complete instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.
Rub Turkey with Herbs
Rinse and pat dry turkey breast. Rub herbs on the roast
Add Ingredients To The Bottom
Place lemons, onions, & garlic into the slow cooker followed by the broth & wine
Place Turkey in Pot
Place the turkey on top of the lemons and onions.
Cook
Cook 6 to 8 hours on low or 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.
Top Tips
- Turkey breast is done when its internal temperature reaches 165F. Use an instant-read thermometer to test.
More Turkey Recipes
Here are a couple of delicious turkey recipes.
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📋 Recipe
Juicy Slow Cooker 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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine (if you don't have wine use 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 of italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (4 pound) boneless turkey breast
Instructions
- Rinse the turkey breast 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.
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.
- 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 Information:
Serving Size:
10 servingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 5.8gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 224mgCarbohydrates: 5.8gNet Carbohydrates: 5.3gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.5gProtein: 22.3g
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Lois Smith says
Where did you find a 14 lb. turkey breast?
seekinggoodeats says
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!