Description
A tender and flavorful turkey breast slow-cooked in a crockpot with a tangy cranberry gravy, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 lb turkey breast, boneless
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh or canned cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Instructions
- Season the turkey: Generously sprinkle salt and black pepper over the turkey breast.
- Sear it: In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the turkey on both sides until golden brown.
- Combine ingredients: Place the diced onion and minced garlic in the crockpot, add the seared turkey breast, cranberry sauce, and broth, and don’t forget the thyme!
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred and thicken: Once cooked, shred the turkey using two forks and mix cornstarch with water to thicken the gravy if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot turkey, turkey breast, cranberry gravy, holiday meal, comfort food