Cooking a slow-cooked turkey breast with cranberry sauce is an easy way to enjoy a delicious, flavorful meal with minimal effort. This dish is perfect for busy individuals or families looking for a fuss-free yet satisfying meal. The slow-cooking process allows the turkey breast to become tender and juicy while the cranberry sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor profile that perfectly complements the turkey. The result is a succulent and juicy turkey breast that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Try this tasty and easy way to cook a turkey breast using your slow cooker. It's ideal for holiday potlucks, and the sweet cranberry sauce nicely complements the turkey. -Marie Ramsden, Fairgrove, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place turkey breasts in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup water and soup mix. Pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until meat is tender. Remove turkey and keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan. Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Bring cranberry mixture to a boil; gradually stir in cornstarch mixture until smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice turkey; serve with cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKED TURKEY BREASTS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
This is a very tasty and easy way to cook a turkey breast in the slow cooker. Ideal for holiday potlucks, the sweet cranberry sauce complements the turkey nicely. -Marie Ramsden, Fairgrove, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place turkey breasts in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup water and soup mix. Pour half over turkey. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 hours. Remove turkey. Transfer cooking juices and remaining cranberry mixture to a large saucepan., When meat is cool enough to handle, shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; keep warm. Meanwhile, bring cooking juices and cranberry mixture to a boil. Mix cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SLOW COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
For Easter this year, since it was just my husband and me, I decided to try some of our favorite turkey ingredients in a slow cooker with a frozen turkey breast. The results were mouthwateringly delicious, making this a simple new recipe year round!
Provided by Kitt C
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 7h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place turkey breast skin side-up in a slow cooker. Add water. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey breast and cover with cranberry sauce.
- Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center, about 7 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 59.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 167.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST
Got the recipe from my retired neighbor, and the taste is wonderful The second-day leftovers can be layered with mashed potatoes/whatever, turkey slices, any cooked veggie with some of the remaining sauce on top and re-heated. You could use a larger slow cooker and double the recipe easily for company. Great with a boneless breast or rolled white and dark meat turkey.
Provided by Verna Schroter
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 7h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the cranberry sauce in a bowl, and mash. Mix in the onion soup mix and orange juice together until the mixture is well combined.
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and place the turkey breast into the cooker. Pour the sauce ingredients over the turkey breast. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the turkey breast is very tender, about 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY-ONION GRAVY
Maybe the easiest turkey you'll ever make! The results are moist and tangy.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove and discard skin from turkey breast; place turkey in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
- In small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, soup mix, mustard and salt until well blended; pour over turkey.
- Cover; cook on Low setting 6 to 7 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of turkey breast reads 170°F.
- About 15 minutes before serving, remove turkey from slow cooker; place on cutting board and cover to keep warm. Place fine strainer over 3-quart saucepan. Carefully pour cooking juices from slow cooker through strainer into saucepan.
- In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into strained liquid in saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute.
- Cut turkey into slices; arrange on serving platter. Spoon about 1/2 cup gravy over turkey. Serve with remaining gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/8 of Recipe, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST RECIPE
Juicy, flavorful turkey made in a slow cooker!
Provided by Kristen Hills
Categories Main Course
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, orange juice and water.
- Place turkey breast in a slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and pour prepared sauce on top.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 866 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRANBERRY CROCK POT BBQ TURKEY BREAST
Sounds different doesn't it?! It is good. We usually have mashed potatoes and use the extra sauce as gravy. It's from the Favorites cookbook available at our local Make A Wish Foundation (www.makeawishutah.org). This book is worth every penny!
Provided by knobbyknee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cover and bake on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove turkey breasts from crock pot and slice thinly.
- Serve with sauce on side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 764, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 221.1, Sodium 1044.7, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 46.9, Protein 76.1
Tips:
- Use a slow cooker with a capacity of at least 6 quarts to accommodate the turkey breasts and other ingredients.
- Choose turkey breasts that are about 3 pounds each for even cooking.
- Season the turkey breasts generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.
- Add vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions to the slow cooker along with the turkey breasts to create a flavorful broth.
- Pour cranberry sauce over the turkey breasts in the slow cooker to add sweetness and tartness to the dish.
- Cook the turkey breasts on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the turkey breasts from the slow cooker and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
This recipe for slow-cooked turkey breasts with cranberry sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The turkey breasts are succulent and tender, while the cranberry sauce adds a sweet and tangy touch. This dish can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad. With its simple ingredients and fuss-free preparation, this recipe is a great option for busy home cooks who want to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.
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