Crockpot Turkey Breast

This recipe for Crockpot Turkey Breast with Citrus Marinade makes the most tender, juicy, and flavorful turkey.  It is perfect for when you have a smaller crowd, need to reserve oven space, or simply aren’t in the mood to dress an entire turkey.

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• The Juiciest Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe
• What to Serve With Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipes
• Ingredients in Crockpot Turkey Breast
• How to Make Crockpot Turkey Breast with Citrus Marinade
• Internal Tempreture of Turkey Breast
• How Long To Cook Turkey Breast Per Pound
• Crockpot Turkey Breast Tips
• Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe

The Juiciest Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe

Our Crockpot Turkey Breast is hands down the moistest and juicy boneless turkey breast that we have tried.  Not only is it cooked low and slow in the crockpot, but we also marinate it in an easy marinade to make sure that each bite is succulent and bursting with flavor.

The best part about this recipe?  It is seriously low maintenance.  Only about 10 minutes of prep is required - the rest of the time the turkey is just doing its own thing, marinating and slow cooking.

You can absolutely serve this as your holiday turkey if you have a smaller group of mouths to feed.  Or, this also works great if you have a large crowd and need something to supplement a whole turkey. It's also great if you just prefer breast meat. Don’t forget that turkey does not just have to be made during the winter months!  It tastes great all year round and makes amazing leftovers for sandwiches and salads.

If you want to go a little more traditional and cook your turkey in the oven, check out our easy and delicious recipe for Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast. You can also find full step-by-step instructions for cooking a turkey too.

What to Serve With Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipes

You can serve this turkey dish with any side dishes that you would normally serve at Thanksgiving - mashed potatoes, green beans and favorite sides.  Or, you can serve with an array of other dishes throughout the year.  These are a few of our favorite suggestions:

• Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
• Best Baked Potato
• Homemade Au Gratin Potatoes
• Roasted Zucchini
• Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients in Crockpot Turkey Breast

• Boneless Turkey Breast - these are usually around 4 pounds each.  You can absolutely substitute bone-in turkey breast but keep in mind the cooking time may need to be adjusted.  Either one works great.
• “Good Seasons” Italian Seasoning Mix - you should be able to find these .7 oz packets in the grocery store, but if not you can substitute any other Italian seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Orange Juice - fresh or store-bought will both work great.
• Avocado Oil - you can also substitute olive oil, vegetable oil or canola oil.
• Lemons and Limes - you’ll want to slice these thin, removing any large seeds.
• Onions - either yellow or white onions are our go-to for this recipe, but you could also use red onions. Adding onions makes for the best drippings for gravy.
• Carrots - these should be peeled and cut into 2” pieces.

How to Make Crockpot Turkey Breast with Citrus Marinade

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the "Good Seasons" Italian Seasoning Mix, orange juice and avocado oil.
2. In a large ziplock bag or bowl add the turkey breast, sliced lemons and limes, and orange juice mixture.  Put in the refrigerator and let the turkey breast marinade for 12-48 hours.
3. Once the turkey breast has marinated, place it in the crockpot along with about ⅓ cup of the marinade.  Add the onions and carrots around the sides of the turkey.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours), or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
5. Once cooked through, you can transfer the cooked turkey breast to a 9 x 13" roasting pan and broil the top of the turkey breast for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.  This is optional, but will give it a nice golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let the turkey breast rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.  Serve along with the carrots and onions.  Enjoy!

Internal Tempreture of Turkey Breast

You want to cook turkey to the same temperature that you cook other poultry, which is 165 degrees F.  In order to get the most accurate temp, use an instant-read or meat thermometer that has been inserted into the thickest part of the bird.

How Long To Cook Turkey Breast Per Pound

How long to cook turkey breast in a crockpot depends on a few factors such as the size of the bird, the crockpot itself, and whether you are using bone-in or boneless turkey breast.  No matter what, you should always check the turkey breast internal temperature to safely decide whether or not your turkey is completely cooked. 

Turkey, just like chicken, needs to cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F in the thickest part for it to be considered cooked.

With that being said, we’ve found these times to be roughly accurate for cooking Crockpot Turkey Breast:

• Boneless turkey breast: takes about 1 ¾ to 2 hours per pound on low, or 1 to 1 ¼ hours per pound on high.
• Bone-in turkey breast: takes about 2 to 2 ¼ hours per pound on low, or 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours per pound on high.

Crockpot Turkey Breast Tips

• No matter what, always check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer.  Once it has reached 165 degrees F. in the thickest part, it is fully and safely cooked.
• You can plan on ⅓ to ½ pound of roasted meat per person.
• If your turkey breast was frozen, be sure to begin thawing it 2-3 days ahead of time in the fridge.  For safety reasons, you want to be sure it is 100% thawed before you put it in the crockpot.
• To ensure the most even cooking, be sure the turkey breast is at room tempreture before adding it to the crockpot.
• Adding the onions and carrots to the crockpot will give your drippings more flavor, which makes the most delicious gravy!
• If you want a little less citrus flavor to your Crockpot Turkey Breast, you can skip adding the marinade to the crockpot and substitute a cup of chicken broth instead.
• Broil the turkey breast just before serving to give it a nice golden, crispy skin on top.

and for those amazing turkey leftovers, you're going to want to try my recipe for Turkey Enchilada Soup or you can use leftover turkey in this Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe. 

These are some other crockpot main dishes that we love:

• Slow Cooker Venison Roast
• Slow Cooker Tortellini Pasta Bake
• Easy Crockpot Ranch Chicken
• Crockpot Mississippi Pork Roast
• Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

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This recipe for Crockpot Turkey Breast with 3 Citrus Marinade is positively succulent and bursting with flavor.  Not only is it delicious, but it is also perfect for when you have a smaller crowd, need to reserve oven space or simply aren’t in the mood to dress an entire turkey.

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