Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Breast
The best Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe that is SO easy! Learn how to cook a turkey breast in the crock pot! Perfect for Thanksgiving.
Servings: 4 servings of 8 oz cooked turkey
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 2 celery stalks halved
- 2 carrots halved
- 3 lb boneless turkey breast
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup water or vegetable stock
Optional Gravy:
- 1 cup broth from the bottom of the crockpot base
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Layer carrots and celery in the base of your crockpot. Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables.
- Mix together olive oil and spices. Brush the outside of the turkey breast with oil/spice mixture.
- Add in 1 cup of stock or water to the bottom of the crockpot, cover and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Low is recommended.
- You can transfer the turkey to a glass baking dish and broil to make the skin crispy for 4-5 minutes, or serve directly from the crockpot!
- Optional Gravy: Take 1 cup of broth from the base of the crockpot and add it to a small sauce pot. Bring to a boil, whisking in flour and spices. Reduce heat and simmer. It should thicken almost immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 8oz cooked turkey | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
