This easy slow cooker turkey recipe is great for people that prefer boneless turkey breast because it is easy to throw it in the slow cooker. You can also use bone-in turkey. Either way you will be sure to cook a delicious crockpot turkey breast.
Once you have your turkey you will want to gather fresh herbs to ensure your turkey will have great flavor at your family dinner or Thanksgiving event. If this is the first time you are making a turkey, I suggest following the below recipe card, and adding spices and seasoning as needed, once you have tried the cooked bird.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make this slow cooker turkey breast, you will need the following ingredients:
- Turkey breast
- Diced onion
- Dry onion soup mix
- Water
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried parsley
- Seasoned salt
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place turkey breast and diced onions inside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the water and onion soup mix and spread evenly over turkey.
- In another small bowl, mix together remaining ingredients and sprinkle over the turkey breast.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours (or until turkey is very tender and the seasonings have flavored the meat).
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast and make sure it reads at least 165℉ (75℃) to ensure that your turkey is fully-cooked.
- Remove turkey from slow cooker, cut into slices and serve.
Recipe Tips
In order to make the most of this recipe, we have the following tips:
- Meat should be thawed before cooking. Otherwise, the cooking process will take much longer.
- Save the drippings to make a delicious turkey gravy.
- If you do not want to use nonstick cooking spray, use a crockpot liner to easily remove the drippings out of the slow cooker.
- You will need a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker. Smaller crockpots will not work.
Calculating How Much Turkey to Make
The size turkey breast will determine if you can feed a smaller crowd or a larger one. Make sure to decide how much turkey breast you will need ahead of time.
If you are wondering how many people your turkey will feed, we recommend this method. A good rule of thumb is that whatever your turkey weighs, that’s how many peopke it will feed. Thus, an 8-pound turkey will feed 8 people. If you know you have small children, then you will be able to feed a bit more with your turkey. If you want leftovers, plan on 1 ½ pounds of turkey per person. This article from the HuffPost is also is a great resource and gives you an idea of how much to cook per person.
How to Store Leftover Turkey
Leftover turkey should be cooled down as quickly as possible. The more surface area that is exposed to cold air, the faster your turkey will cool. A whole turkey in a large container will take too long to cool down to a safe temperature, which will give bacteria a chance to multiple.
- In the Refrigerator: Place in an airtight container and place in the the refrigerator. Leftover turkey can store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- In the Freezer: Once cooled, place your turkey flat in an airtight freezer bag. Label your bag with the date. Turkey stored in the freezer will last up 3 months. Thaw in a refrigerator, and use within 1 day of thawing.
- Reheating: Our favorite way to reheat leftover turkey is to warm it on a nonstick pen to give it some extra crispiness. You can also reheat in the oven at 350℉ for 12 to 15 minutes. When reheating in the microwave, heat for 1 to 2 minutes checking every 30 seconds. Try not to overheat your turkey, it can become dry and hard.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 6-9 pound boneless skinless turkey breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 Tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon dried basil
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place turkey breast and diced onions inside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the water and onion soup mix and spread evenly over turkey.
- In another small bowl, mix together remaining ingredients and sprinkle over the turkey breast.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours (or until turkey is very tender and the seasonings have flavored the meat).
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast and make sure it reads at least 165℉ (75℃) to ensure that your turkey is fully-cooked.
- Remove turkey from slow cooker, cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- Meat should be thawed before cooking. Otherwise, the cooking process will take much longer.
- Save the drippings to make a delicious turkey gravy.
- If you do not want to use nonstick cooking spray, use a crockpot liner to easily remove the drippings out of the slow cooker.
- You will need a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker. Smaller crockpots will not work.
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