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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Looking for fork-tender, juicy turkey to serve for Thanksgiving dinner? Save oven space and make this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with rosemary and orange juice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook turkey breast, thanksgiving dinner, turkey breast, turkey dinner
Servings: 8
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 6-7 pounds bone-in turkey breast
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened, 4 ounces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup orange juice 8 ounces
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Instructions

  • If the turkey breast does not fit in the slow cooker, remove the backbone, as you would if you spatchcock the turkey. Turn the turkey over and cut close to the backbone on each side, then discard the bone. This will allow you to press the turkey down slightly in order to fit in the slow cooker. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. 6-7 pounds bone-in turkey breast
  • Place the chopped onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. 1 large onion
  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, rosemary and pepper. Mix well. 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Loosen the skin of the turkey and rub most of the butter under the skin. Rub any remaining butter on the outside of the turkey. Place the turkey on top of the onions.
  • Pour the orange juice over the turkey. 1 cup orange juice
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the turkey breast reaches at least 165ยบ Fahrenheit.
  • To brown the skin, heat the oven on low broil. Remove the turkey from the crockpot and place it in a baking pan or baking sheet. Baste the turkey with the juices. Broil the turkey for 10-15 minutes, watching it closely and rotating as needed to evenly brown the skin.
  • Allow the turkey to rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

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Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8 people, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the turkey breast. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 768mg | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1.7mg