Best 5 Thanksgiving Crock Pot Turkey Breast Recipes
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather together and enjoy a delicious meal. The centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner table is often a roasted turkey. However, roasting a turkey can be time-consuming and challenging, especially if you are short on time or kitchen space. If you are looking for an easier way to cook your Thanksgiving turkey, consider using a slow cooker. Cooking a turkey breast in a crock pot is a great way to get a moist, flavorful bird without all the hassle. Slow cookers are also relatively inexpensive and easy to use, making them a great option for busy families. In this article, we will provide you with a few tips for cooking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey breast in a crock pot. We will also share some of our favorite recipes for crock pot turkey breast, so you can be sure to find one that your family will love.
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CROCK POT TURKEY BREAST
This is a great recipe that I use when I need a lot of moist flavorful cooked chicken/turkey. It's great for salads, enchiladas etc. The breast is even moist enough to slice up and serve for dinner or put on sandwiches.
Provided by lisar
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 9h10m
Yield 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub turkey all over with the oil.
- Carefully pull back skin over breast and rub with seasonings.
- Place breast, meaty side up into a 5 quart slow cooker.
- Peel the onion, cut it into quarters and place around the edges of the pot.
- Peel the garlic cloves and place around the sides of the cooker (maybe rub some minced under the skin).
- Cook for 9 hours if frozen or 7 ½ hours if not frozen on low or to 170 degree internal temperature.
- Let bird rest 10 minutes before carving.
- Discard vegetables.
THANKSGIVING CROCK POT TURKEY BREAST
Make and share this Thanksgiving Crock Pot Turkey Breast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 10h10m
Yield 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove turkey from wrapper and set gravy packet in refrigerator for the time being.
- Leave netting on turkey breast and keep the turkey in one piece; rub turkey down on both sides with poultry seasoning and set in crock pot.
- Add 2 cans of chicken broth to the crock pot, set to low, and cook for 8-10 hours.
- At about the 5-6 hour mark, turn the turkey over, and add one more can of broth to the crock pot.
- At the end of the cooking time, remove turkey from the pot and place in a shallow baking pan, remove the netting, rub the top with butter, and set under a broiler in the oven to crisp up a bit.
- Allow the turkey to sit 15 minutes before cutting.
- If you wish, use a portion of the pan juices to pour over some of your dressing/stuffing if you made some to give it extra flavor.
- Use the remaining pan juices mixed with the gravy packet in a saucepan on the stove, heated with some cornstarch or flour to make a gravy for the meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.7, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 315.4, Sodium 335.7, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.1, Protein 99.6
SLOW COOKER THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Throw this together before work in your slow cooker, and come home to the smells of Thanksgiving! This could not be any easier. Just whip up a few side dishes and you're set!
Provided by Eating Indy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 8h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
- Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place turkey in the slow cooker. Season with garlic pepper. In a bowl, mix the bacon, gravy, flour, Worcestershire sauce, and sage. Pour over turkey in the slow cooker.
- Cover slow cooker, and cook turkey 8 hours on Low.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 138.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 54.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 379.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SLOW COOKER TURKEY BREAST
Quick and easy way to cook turkey in the slow cooker. With only two ingredients, the only hard part is waiting.
Provided by ms_sally
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry. Cut off any excess skin, but leave the skin covering the breast. Rub onion soup mix all over outside of the turkey and under the skin. Place in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on High for 1 hour, then set to Low, and cook for 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 59.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST
Try this wonderfully flavored, easy-to-fix slow-cooker turkey breast when you're craving something delicious. It makes a great holiday dish for smaller families, too. -Maria Juco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h10m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush turkey with oil. Combine the garlic, seasoned salt, paprika, Italian seasoning and pepper; rub over turkey. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add water. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender. Lemon-Garlic Turkey Breast: Combine 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, 8 minced garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; rub over turkey breast. Add water and cook as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose a bone-in turkey breast. This will help keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Season the turkey breast generously. Use a rub or marinade to infuse the meat with flavor.
- Cook the turkey breast on low heat. This will help prevent the meat from drying out.
- Baste the turkey breast regularly. This will help keep the meat moist and prevent it from sticking to the crock pot.
- Cook the turkey breast until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This can be checked with a meat thermometer.
- Let the turkey breast rest before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Cooking turkey breast in a crock pot is a great way to save time and energy on Thanksgiving. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create a delicious and moist turkey breast that your family and friends will love.
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