Description
A hands-off slow cooker turkey breast recipe that results in juicy, flavorful meat and a rich rosemary gravy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 skin-on, bone-in turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (or dried)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the turkey breast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Rub the turkey with the softened butter.
- Layer onions and garlic on the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the turkey in the crockpot, pour in the chicken broth, and add rosemary sprigs.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, checking after 5 hours for doneness.
- If desired, broil for a few minutes for crispy skin before serving.
- To make gravy, skim off fat from the juices in the crockpot, pour into a pot, and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in cornstarch slurry and add a sprig of rosemary, adjusting the thickness by adding broth or water as needed.
Notes
For best results, use fresh rosemary. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg