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The Best Holiday Crockpot Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

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This incredibly juicy and tender crockpot turkey breast is slathered with a flavorful garlic herb butter and slow-cooked to perfection. It’s the ultimate stress-free holiday main dish that frees up your oven for all the side dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (4-6 pound) boneless or bone-in turkey breast, thawed completely
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, quartered (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, dried thyme, crushed rosemary, dried sage, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork until well combined.
  2. Prep the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for the butter to stick.
  3. Apply the Butter: Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast from the meat. Push about half of the garlic herb butter under the skin, spreading evenly. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the turkey breast.
  4. Assemble in the Crockpot: Place the quartered onion in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Place the buttered turkey breast on top of the onions. Pour the chicken or turkey broth around the turkey, being careful not to wash the butter off the top.
  5. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest and Carve: Carefully transfer the turkey to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
  7. Make the Gravy: Pour the cooking liquid and onions through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan. Discard onions. For a thicker gravy, whisk in a slurry of 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Slice and Serve: Carve the rested turkey breast against the grain into thick slices. Arrange on a platter and serve with gravy.

Notes

For crispier skin, after resting, place the turkey under a hot broiler for 3-5 minutes. Do not lift the lid during cooking. Always thaw turkey completely before cooking. Make sure the turkey fits comfortably in your slow cooker.

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