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August 19, 2015

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy

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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy: This slow cooker turkey breast is so super easy to make (it only has 3 ingredients) and turns out moist and flavorful every time. My favorite part of making turkey is the leftovers! I love being able to make turkey sandwiches for kids’ lunches and turkey tetrazzini or creamy turkey wild rice soup for dinner in the following days.

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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy: This slow cooker turkey breast is so super easy to make (it only has 3 ingredients) and turns out moist and flavorful every time. 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy

Hey! Back to school is upon us and that means back to schedules and back to family dinners. One of my favorite ways to get dinner on the table is to make a turkey breast (in the slow cooker, of course) and then use the turkey breast in other meals the same week or save the leftovers in the freezer for future meals. By cooking in this way I really can optimize my limited time and spend more time with my family.

I know some of you are nervous to make a turkey. You think it’s a big deal and that it’s something only done by grandma on Thanksgiving. Let me tell you folks, it’s not hard at all! It’s really easy and when you make it in the slow cooker it turns out so moist and tender.  Let me walk you through the steps:

How to cook a turkey breast in the crockpot...it's so easy and the turkey turns out moist and tender every time.

1. Buy a bone-in turkey breast (don’t be intimidated by the bone, it adds tons of flavor) at your local grocer.  You’ll also need 3 tablespoons of butter and a packet of onion soup mix.

2. The turkey breast should be thawed. Using kitchen shears, cut off any excess skin, but leave the skin on the breast.

3. Rub the onion soup mix all over the turkey breast. Place the turkey (breast side down) in the large slow cooker. Put the butter in the bottom of the slow cooker.

4.  Cover the slow cooker and turn it to low. Let it cook for about 7 hours on low. Cooking the turkey low and slow is the best option for taste and tenderness.

5. To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer. Make sure the middle of the turkey breast reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.  Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and let it rest on a large cutting board or platter. I like to tent mine with foil and let it rest for about 10 minutes. While the turkey is resting I use the drippings in the bottom of the slow cooker to make gravy.  To make the turkey even healthier, I remove the skin. If you like the skin you can put the turkey under a broiler for a couple of minutes to crisp it up.

Other Slow Cooker Turkey Recipes:

I love using ground turkey and turkey sausage and whole turkeys in my cooking. It is such a healthy option and also it’s much cheaper in most cases. Check out all my turkey recipes here.

You might want to use your turkey leftovers to make these dishes from other bloggers:
Chipotle Turkey Salad Sandwiches from Simply Recipes
Turkey Enchiladas from Gimme Some Oven
Turkey, Bacon Lattice and Havarti Panini from Panini Happy
Turkey and Corn Chowder from Cookin’ Canuck

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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy: This slow cooker turkey breast is so super easy to make (it only has 3 ingredients) and turns out moist and flavorful every time
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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow Cooking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
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This slow cooker turkey breast is so super easy to make (it only has 3 ingredients) and turns out moist and flavorful every time.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (6 pound) bone-in turkey breast
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
  • (or you can make your own)
  • 3 Tbsp Butter

For the gravy:

  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Use kitchen shears to cut off any excess skin, but leave the skin covering the breast.
  3. Rub onion soup mix all over outside of the turkey and under the skin. Place butter in bottom of slow cooker. Then place turkey breast in slow cooker* with the breast side down.
  4. Cover, and cook on low for 7 hours or until turkey breast comes to a temperature of 165 degrees. When turkey is done take it out and set it on a platter. Use foil to loosely tent the turkey and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  5. While it is sitting use the drippings in the slow-cooker to make gravy. Pour the juices in the bottom of the slow cooker through a mesh strainer and into a saucepan. In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and the water until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan with the drippings. Whisk over medium high heat. Gravy will thicken in about 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Slice the turkey breast and serve with gravy.

Notes

*I used my 6 quart oval slow cooker for this recipe.

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  1. Michele Acklin says

    April 11, 2020 at 5:54 am

    yeah, I follow all the instruction and you know what I can’t believe that I made this turkey dish especially gravy looks tastier than the breast :p

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Glad to hear!

      Reply
  2. Rita McCullough says

    July 1, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    OMG! I cannot believe how great this tasted! I followed the recipe but used two envelopes of onion soup. I was so leery that it would have enough juice. It was perfect.
    I made the gravy using everything from crock pot and added the gravy packet! I strained the gravy!
    Thanks !
    Woohoo Hoooo💚

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rita McCullough says

      July 1, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      I had whole turkey breast with bones and skin. I placed it with rib bones up. Opposite of what my brain said. Skin came off EASY! Just slid off! The meat was falling off the bones so I deboned & removed skin before the serving platter. I had mashed potatoes and green beans💚

      Reply
    • Karen says

      July 2, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      Yay!!

      Reply
  3. Paman says

    November 25, 2018 at 11:09 am

    I used the same recipe for my 5 lb plus bone in turkey breast, but I cooked it in my Insta-pot using one can of chicken broth for pressure, turkey (breast side up on the trivet) and set timer on high pressure for 30 minutes and slow release. This was my first time cooking a turkey and it was perfect with the gravy.

    Reply
  4. Kaysy says

    November 21, 2018 at 10:09 am

    What breast side down?

    Reply
  5. Jeanette hewitt says

    November 18, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    I just purchased packages of boneless turkey breasts. I don’t believe skin is on. Will it dry out?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 19, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      I bet it will be fine. You might want to cook for less time. Check your turkey with a thermometer.

      Reply
  6. Judy says

    November 14, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    Is there a lot of dripping from cooking the turkey breast. I was wondering how many cups of gravy this recipe will make.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 15, 2018 at 10:48 am

      Honestly I don’t really remember. You can always add in a cup or two of broth to the slow cooker so you have enough gravy.

      Reply
  7. Gwen says

    November 13, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    How much turkey drippings

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Everything that’s left in the slow cooker.

      Reply
  8. Lisa Unruh says

    March 29, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Dry onion soup mix often has MSG in it, which is annoying because I LOVE the flavor, but my body does not react well to it. Do you have any suggestions for what spices I use instead of that packet? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 29, 2018 at 11:25 am

      What about using this homemade recipe? https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/217155/dry-onion-soup-mix/

      Reply
      • Jay says

        March 29, 2018 at 11:47 am

        Thanks, Karen! This ^^^ is a game-changer!

        Reply
  9. Rachel says

    May 18, 2017 at 3:51 am

    Turkey is so underrated. People only seem to want to eat it at Christmas.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 22, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      I agree!

      Reply
  10. Ramona says

    October 31, 2016 at 11:25 am

    What other brand turkey can you use?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 1, 2016 at 9:54 am

      whatever turkey breast you can find at the store will work!

      Reply
  11. Karen says

    October 30, 2016 at 9:01 am

    If I were to make half of a turkey breast (roughly 3 lbs), should I half the rest of the ingredients! And how about the time? Would that be the same?

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    • Karen says

      October 31, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Yes, you could half the ingredients and the cooking time would be about 1-2 hours less.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        November 2, 2016 at 6:27 am

        Thank you! We enjoy turkey breasts and love to do them on the grill. I have never done one in the slow cooker, so looking forward to giving that a try — especially in the middle of winter!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          November 2, 2016 at 11:30 am

          Oh wow! I’ve never tried the grill before! That sounds great.

          Reply
  12. kathy says

    October 24, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    Does the turkey come out browned or the same color you put it in? Seems like you are poaching it.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 25, 2016 at 10:56 am

      I put it under the broiler for a couple minutes after it’s done cooking in the crockpot.

      Reply
  13. Edna says

    October 23, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Can you use a whole chicken?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 24, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      Yes, I’m sure that would work out very well! Let me know!

      Reply
  14. FStipe says

    October 23, 2016 at 1:35 am

    Was it really 2 tbls of water ? Or two cups?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 24, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      yep just 2 Tbsp!

      Reply
    • Diane says

      October 30, 2016 at 11:32 am

      FStipe, The water is just to blend with the cornstarch to be added to the turkey drippings from the slowcooker after the turkey is done. This is to thicken the juices to make gravy. No liquid is added to the slowcooker, just thawed turkey bone-in breast, dry onion soup mix, and butter. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Read the recipe directions carefully. So simple, so good.

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    September 2, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    Mark, cook it breast side down and no water is needed! ?

    Reply
  16. Mark says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Do you cook it breast-side up or down?
    Do you need to cover the bottom with water?

    Reply
  17. Ujiva Nelson says

    August 23, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    It is an obvious but still very important fact that induction cookers are powered by electricity.Induction Select

    Reply
  18. Rachel // Maybe Matilda says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    This looks so delicious! I'm often nervous to cook whole birds, but putting them in the slow cooker is way less intimidating. Can't wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    November 20, 2013 at 4:50 am

    Kimberly, yes! easily. You won't have to cook a boneless turkey breast as long as a bone in turkey breast though.

    Reply
  20. Kimberly says

    November 20, 2013 at 12:07 am

    Could you use a boneless turkey breast?

    Reply
  21. erin says

    November 16, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    karen — was this a frozen turkey breast??? thanks!

    Reply

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