Slow Cooker Italian Herb Turkey Breast

This moist and juicy slow cooker Italian Herb turkey breast with homemade gravy is perfect for a small Thanksgiving or when you need extra white meat. Plus, it saves oven space on holidays. It’s also a delicious Sunday dinner. 

 

 

I like making my turkey breast in the slow cooker because it make the meat tender. My Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy + VIDEO is evidence of that. That recipe is similar to this one except this one is seasoned with lemon too.

Using a turkey breast for white meat means you don’t have a whole turkey carcass to pick at and then discard. Plus, it’s the best way to get extra white meat for holiday dinners because you don’t have to use up more coveted oven space and then figure out how to keep the side dishes warm.

This turkey breast recipe will render about ten servings. Read more about How Much Ham and Turkey Do You Need Per Person for Holiday?

I love that you can make a smooth, homemade gravy with the drippings from this slow cooker recipe. Make some Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and you’ll have gravy to pour on top! 

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Slow Cooker Italian Herb Turkey Breast

*The full, printable recipe is at the bottom of this post.

Slow Cooker Turkey Ingredients:

• 6 lb whole bone-in turkey breast 
• 1/2 onion
• 1/2 lemon
• garlic cloves
• fresh sage
• fresh rosemary
• fresh thyme
• fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups water

Turkey Gravy Ingredients:

• butter
• flour
• turkey drippings
• garlic powder, salt and black pepper

Here’s a quick summary of this slow cooker turkey breast recipe:

(The full, printable recipe is at the bottom of this post.)

1. Put onion, lemon, garlic cloves and fresh herbs in the turkey breast cavity and with sprinkle salt and pepper. Also, sprinkle the skin with salt and pepper. Put some water in the slow cooker and let it cook for 4 hours on the high setting.

   

   

   

2. Then, place that turkey breast in the oven for just 2-3 minutes to broil and brown on top.

   

   

3. Then, make the delicious, smooth turkey gravy. Make a roux with butter and flour and then add the pan drippings. Add garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Stir it until thickened.

   

You will need a large 7 qt or 8 qt oval slow cooker depending upon the size of your turkey breast. You want the turkey breast to fit in the slow cooker with the lid on it.

I’ve used this reasonably priced,  insulated slow cooker carrier (fits 4 qt- 8 qt) to transport my turkey to my mother-in-laws for Thanksgiving so it stays hot and doesn’t spill in our car. Who wants oil dripping on the seats and carpet? It’s totally worth the purchase and makes a great practical gift!

The turkey comes out tender and moist. It’s so good with the homemade gravy! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make with the turkey drippings!

This makes a great Thanksgiving turkey recipe because it is seasoned with fresh herbs, will save your oven space for side dishes and makes pan drippings for a delicious homemade gravy.

You may also like:

Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy + VIDEO

How Much Ham and Turkey Do You Need Per Person for Holiday?

Easy Thanksgiving Gravy Recipe Without Drippings

See more Thanksgiving recipes. 

See more slow cooker recipes. 

I took this recipe to Weekend Potluck.