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January 12, 2012

Slow Cooker Perfect Turkey Breast

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Slow Cooker Perfect Turkey Breast Recipe...don't be scared to make turkey.  It's so easy!
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Makes 6 servings

1 (3 lb) boneless turkey breast (mostly thawed)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1 Tbsp soy sauce

1.  Cut off the netting or strings around the turkey, if it has them.  Place turkey in bottom of 3 quart slow cooker.
2.  Rub the turkey on all sides with onion powder, garlic powder and bouillon.
3.  Pour the soy sauce on top of turkey.
4.  Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
5.  Use drippings to make gravy, if desired and serve.

Review:
This turkey was absolutely perfect.  Tender, moist and flavorful.  I was so excited and pleased with how it turned out.  Greg said that it was a 5 star recipe for sure.  He said that it was just as good as his brother’s fried turkey that we had on Christmas.  Take that, Jeff!

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40 Comments Filed Under: 6 or More Hours, All Recipes, Turkey, Slow Cooker Tagged With: All Posts, crock pot recipes, recipes crock pot, slow cooker recipes, 5 stars

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  1. Ann says

    December 28, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    Best turkey breast ever. moist, tender…sooooo good

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 28, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      So glad to hear you loved it Ann!

      Reply
  2. Ann says

    December 28, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    Best crockpot turkey breast ever. Tender, moist NOT dry at all.

    Reply
  3. Jan says

    August 14, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    Can a bone in turkey breast be used.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 18, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      yes

      Reply
  4. marcia greene says

    August 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Have done before – how the heck do you get it out of the cooker in 1 piece

    Reply
  5. Jeanne L Blackwood says

    August 14, 2021 at 1:56 am

    I’ve made this many times….using just onion soup mix …when done…no onion taste…but it’s delicious…easy meal…

    Reply
  6. Kathy says

    February 13, 2021 at 5:52 am

    I use the 7 lb turkey breast in my crock pot. Will never bake in oven anymore. I usually stuff cavity with celery. I pull the skin back and put savory herb dry soup mix or onion soup mixes mixed with small amount of oil to make a paste, spread on breast then pull skin back up to cover. Cook high 1 hour and low for 5 hours. Delish

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 13, 2021 at 11:55 am

      sounds so great Kathy!!

      Reply
  7. MARILYN COOK says

    November 14, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    I buy boneless turkey breast that is wrapped in netting. I’ve made them in the slow cooker before, especially in the summer. Wouldn’t the breast fall apart if the netting was removed before cooking? Marilyn

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    • Karen says

      November 14, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      It will stay together better if you leave the netting on. You really can do either.

      Reply
  8. Lex says

    October 9, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    No liquid whatsoever? Just one tbs of soy sauce? Will the crockpot not just dry it all out???

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    • Karen says

      October 9, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      It stays moist!

      Reply
  9. Sylvia Wieluc says

    August 15, 2020 at 10:30 am

    Can turkey tights without the skin be used in place of turkey breast?? Iโ€™m not a big white meat fan.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 17, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      Yum that sounds great! I definitely think that would work.

      Reply
  10. Mary Goodnow says

    February 16, 2020 at 10:50 am

    Hi! I’m new to the site and came across the turkey breast crock pot dinner. I see a couple of people mentioned using a whole turkey, but didn’t see replies. Had anyone tried the whole turkey slow cooker experience? Would love to hear your experiences. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Jo Wells says

    May 19, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    So, they had slow cookers on the Mayflower?

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    • Karen says

      May 20, 2019 at 11:30 am

      Yeah, I’m pretty sure they did LOL

      Reply
      • Michelle Penfield says

        May 23, 2019 at 5:39 am

        They couldn’t move very fast sue to the rolling of the ship. The Orginal Slow Cooker.

        Reply
        • Christine says

          November 14, 2020 at 8:35 am

          They had never heard of turkeys on the Mayflower. Once they landed they found small wild turkeys. No steroid fed gobblers of today. Totally made up recipe.

          Reply
          • Christine Guerriero says

            February 13, 2021 at 6:56 am

            This website normally comes up with ridiculous titles for the recipes, eg, Grandma Made this every Sunday[never heard of it]. There were no turkeys on the Mayflower. They lived on hardtack and salted meats. They eventually found small wild turkeys once landed. They were not slices of white turkey from a chemically oversized turkey. There was no garlic, onion powder, bouillon, or soy sauce. Silly title for a made up recipe.

  12. Shanon says

    November 20, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    I have a 6lb turkey breast. Just gonna double the ingredients. Would I have to adjust the cooking time by much?

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    • Karen says

      November 21, 2017 at 11:55 am

      I think the cooking time will be about the same! Good luck and happy Thanksgiving ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Nikki says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    If I don’t have chicken bouillon can I use a little chicken broth instead?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 20, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      I’m sure you could!

      Reply
  14. L.D.Meyer says

    November 20, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    On a whim one time I bought a smoked turkey leg but, when I open the vacuum package it was pretty tough so I dropped it in my trusty Ol' crockpot and covered it with some instant chicken broth for about 4 hours on high. This let off the aroma of ham and when I sampled it it had a remarkable flavor, so I added some diced onion, minced garlic, shredded carrots and split peas and come up with a dynamite mock "Split pea and Ham". Being the tightwad that I am I tried a smoked turkey breast one time(no bones to buy) but it didn't impart the flavor like legs or wings do, it must the dark meat. I let this simmer for a couple more hours until the split peas and carrots we're tender, you could use Great Northern beans also. Just a little tip if you are trying to keep Kosher. Bon Appetite! L.D.

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  15. [email protected] says

    November 20, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    LD Meyer, that sounds delish! thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  16. L.D.Meyer says

    November 20, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    I've roasted whole chickens in my 5 quart crockpot, 5lbs average, that's about the largest bird you can get in there. Would like to try a turkey but you can't find one under 12 lbs. On high it takes only about 4 hours to reach well over 165*, I let mine go to 180*, plus I place two small ashtrays upside down in the bottom of the crockpot to keep the bird out of the schmaltz. You can freeze the schmaltz in ice cube trays to add to soups and make gravy and stuffing. Bon Appetite! L.D. Adios n' Hasta La Bye Bye!

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    • Kathy says

      February 13, 2021 at 5:51 am

      I use the 7 lb turkey breast in my crock pot. Will never bake in oven anymore. I usually stuff cavity with celery. I pull the skin back and put savory herb dry soup mix or onion soup mixes mixed with small amount of oil to make a paste, spread on breast then pull skin back up to cover. Cook high 1 hour and low for 5 hours. Delish

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        February 13, 2021 at 8:02 pm

        and it stays so moist.

        Reply
  17. Karen says

    January 4, 2013 at 4:24 am

    Hi Penny,
    You could definitely do a whole turkey in the slow cooker, if you can get it to fit ๐Ÿ™‚
    I guess if you have a small enough turkey it will work.
    Or like you said, just do the breast along with the legs. Should work fine.

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Question,I've Some In My Family Who Are Strict Dark Meat Turkey Eaters Especially The Legs Of Course.Can This Recipe Or Another Be Modified To Accomodate The Legs Along With The Turkey Breast?
    Penny
    Pasadena,CA

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  19. Deborah says

    November 29, 2012 at 5:13 am

    I love the idea of doing the turkey breast in the slow cooker. This would be perfect for any night – not just Thanksgiving!!

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  20. Karen says

    November 21, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Hi Britney,
    If the turkey takes up most of the space in the slow cooker it should take the same amount of time. But if the crockpot is so big and it's a smaller turkey breast it will take less time. Give yourself a good 6 hours (especially if it's not totally thawed). Check it at 4 hours with a thermometer and if it's done then switch to warm until you are ready to eat. If you want to make sure to keep it really moist you may want to add a can of chicken broth in the bottom of the crock. Good luck. Please report back and let me know how it turns out! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. Britney says

    November 21, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    I have big crock pot that will fit a bigger turkey how much time should I add per pound? I wanna make this for thanks giving

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  22. Karen says

    May 3, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    right, just soy.

    Reply
  23. mnoyes74 says

    May 3, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    So no other liquid other than the Soy?

    Reply
  24. Karen says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Tracey, you could probably use cutlets. You would probably need to cut down the cooking time though!

    Reply
  25. traceys59 says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Can you use just turkey breast cutlets or must you use a whole breast?? Thank you!!

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    January 12, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Challenge accepted! My turkey vs. yours in a blind-taste-test-turkey-death-match. Any time, any place ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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