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Italian-Style Juicy Crock Pot Turkey Breast

This crockpot turkey breast, is easy to make and deliciously juicy and flavorful with Italian-inspired citrus and herb flavors.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
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
 

  • Place the onion, lemon wedges, and garlic cloves on the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a shelf for the turkey to sit on.
    Lemons onions garlic and fresh herbs placed in the bottom of the pot for making slow cooker turkey breast.
  • Add chicken broth and wine to the slow cooker.
    Pouring lemon juice into the crockpot for making slow cooker turkey breast.
  • In a small bowl combine lemon zest, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 
  • Rinse the turkey and pat dry.  Rub olive oil on the turkey breast and then coat it with the herb, salt, and pepper mixture. Place the turkey breast on top of the onion, garlic, and lemon wedges.
    Herb and lemon zest seasoning turkey breast in crock pot.
  • Cover and cook 7 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high until cooked turkey breast reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from slow cooker and tent with foil. Allow it to sit 10 minutes before slicing.
    (Tip: be careful not to overcook the breast, check after 6 hours on low.)

Kori's Tips

  • 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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