Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless turkey breasts (or turkey breast tenderloins); 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 ounce dry onion soup mix

If your family is asking for a classic turkey dinner, but you don't have the time and energy, this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe is a great option. Pair it with your favorite sides and you've got a winner winner turkey dinner.

This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe, is one of the easiest recipes to make.

My family loves turkey, and it’s so easy just putting it in the slow cooker.

I knew there had to be a better solution, and this recipe was born! Try this recipe in the Instant Pot!

How to Make Our Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Our Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe is so simple. Start the cooking process by rinsing your turkey breasts and patting them dry.

Next, rub the turkey breasts with olive oil and then rub the dry onion soup mix onto each breast until they are covered completely.

Once the breasts are covered, place them in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or 5-6 hours on low.

Lastly, check your turkey occasionally, to make sure it does not dry out!

Is additional liquid needed for this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast?

Surprisingly no! You don’t need any additional liquid in the slow cooker with the turkey.

If using zero liquid in the slow cooker seems too good to be true, you can add a little water in the bottom of your crock pot.

However, we can attest, it will turn out just fine without it.

In your crock pot, you may also want to consider adding carrots, onions, or celery for added flavor, especially if you desire gravy. Make your own Turkey Gravy from Scratch!

Where can I find Turkey Breasts?

Do you have any experience cooking Turkey breasts? If you’ve never cooked turkey breasts before, you may be wondering where to find them. It seems like the traditional, full-sized turkey is what most people are familiar with finding in the grocery store. These can be found in the freezer section.

However, we have also found our turkey breasts in the deli section. They have lots of Jennie O products, including turkey breasts, ground turkey, etc.

Are you still having troubles locating your Turkey Breasts? Ask an employee at the grocery store.

Related Recipe: We have The BEST Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe (with step by step instructions on how to cook your bird). So tender and moist.

Pair your Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with your Favorite Sides:

Turkey goes well with so many delicious side dishes. What are your favorite sides? Here are some of ours:

Mashed Potatoes: try our Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans: simple and easy Oven-Roasted Green Beans are a great choice for a side dish
Stuffing: break away from the traditional stuffing recipe with this Apple, Onion & Celery Stuffing
Rolls: our 30 Minute Dinner Rolls are a quick and easy choice
Pumpkin Pie: your family will love these Mini Graham Cracker Crust Pumpkin Pies

Slow cooker turkey breast sliced on a plate with mashed potatoes.

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Serves: 6

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe

This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe is a simple Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe, that is failproof and delicious!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless turkey breasts or turkey breast tenderloins
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 ounce dry onion soup mix

Instructions

Rinse the turkey breasts and pat dry.
Rub turkey breasts with olive oil.
Rub the dry onion soup mix onto each turkey breast, covering completely.
Place turkey breasts in the slow cooker.
Cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours (checking occasionally to be sure your turkey doesn't dry out).

Nutrition

Calories: 36 kcal · Carbohydrates: 3 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 2 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 1 mg · Sodium: 380 mg · Potassium: 34 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 7 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Questions & Reviews

Jessica says:

Yum! I can't wait to try this recipe!

http://hopefaithandblessings.blogspot.com/

swest says:

Going to try this. But is there no liquid in slow cooker ?

Jody Gillikin says:

Thanks for another great idea.

Jenny Kelly says:

Would it not burn without liquid in the Slow Cooker? Think will do this but then put the rest of the onion soup mix with water in the bottom

movie girl says:

Yes, should a little liquid be added? Also, how many servings do this make? Looks like an amazing recipe!

Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says:

Haha I agree completely! The idea of man-handling that turkey is both daunting and frightening and I'm just not ready for it! This is the perfect solution to a mini-Thanksgiving before the big day :) thanks lady!

Six Sisters says:

Hi!

There is no liquid in the slow cooker. I was a little hesitant, too! It worked out great, but you could always add a little water to the bottom of your crock pot if you wanted.

Six Sisters says:

Hi!

There is no liquid in the slow cooker. I was a little hesitant, too! It worked out great, but you could always add a little water to the bottom of your crock pot if you wanted. The servings depend on how many turkey breasts you use. I used 4 breasts, so it made 4 servings. Thanks!

Six Sisters says:

Hi!

There is no liquid in the slow cooker. I was a little hesitant, too! It worked out great, but you could always add a little water to the bottom of your crock pot if you wanted.

Kami says:

Where did you find just turkey breasts? All I have ever seen is the whole bird.

Six Sisters says:

Hi Kami!

I found my turkey breasts in the deli section. They have a lot of Jennie O products, including turkey breasts, ground turkey, etc. Hope that helps!

Starsky99 says:

I have a 5 1/2 lb. turkey breast WITH THE BONE IN, should I make any adjustments? Also does it yield any drippings or juice when done cooking? I hope to try this soon! Thanks, Jenny C.

Cas D says:

Hey Starsky99.. I just thought I would tell you I have cooked a whole bone in breast in the crock pot... it does make some juice of its own and the only adjustment is time...It takes longer.It took between 7-8 hrs on low for mine I used them 5-7lbs...and I pulled the skin up and put the soup mix directly on the breast.. I have made it more than a couple times. I have also thrown some veggies in the bottom like celery onion and carrots then used the broth that happens and make a gravy.

Katie Olthoff says:

I'm a turkey farmer with a home blog...mind if I share this in a recipe roundup of turkey breast recipes? I will provide a little synopsis of the recipe, show the picture, and then link to your blog post. Thanks!

Six Sisters says:

Hi Katie!

That is totally fine! Thanks so much!

Lisa Martin says:

I made this recently with just the turkey breast alone and it was one of the best things I've ever cooked!! I did not add any liquid, and there was enough liquid after cooking for gravy and freezing some stock. I don't recall how long I left it in the slow cooker, but it was so flavorful! I can't wait to make it again. Thank you for all of your wonderful posts!! :)

Shannon Epstein says:

Can this be made with chicken instead of turkey?

Six Sisters says:

We have only used turkey. But we see no reason why chicken wouldn't work. May not need to cook as long, so watch it closely.

deb says:

I have done whole chicken in the crockpot for shredded chicken to keep in the freezer. It makes great stock. I put mine on aluminum foil balls in the crockpot so it doesnt sit in all the fat drippings. Thinking of doing it with my turkey breast this year. :)

L.D. says:

I've roasted a couple of ol' 5lb hens in my crockpot without any liquid and it comes out nice 'n juicy, it takes about 4 hrs on high, the only drawback was the skin didn't brown, so the next time I'm gonna see if my heatgun will give that chick a tan, I might dress her in a bikini and ogle 'er tan lines when she's done. Oh, and I place a couple small glass ashtrays in the bottom to keep the bird out of the schmaltz, and there's quite a bit too, so you can make stock for soups or gravy. Adios n' Hasta La Bye Bye!

Toni says:

Made this and was surprised how juicy the bird was! Did stuff cavity with carrots, onions and celery, but just used onion soup & water & Mrs. Dash-great flavor. Drippings made wonderful gravy. Forget roasting, this is the only way to do a turkey!!!

Jill Bryant says:

Can you use vegetable oil instead of olive oil?

Cyd says:

The most common substitute for olive oil is canola oil. That would work best. But if you don't have it, you could use vegetable oil.

Natalie says:

could you try this recipe in the instant pot?

Sylvia says:

How many calories does this meal have?

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Jessica says:

Yum! I can't wait to try this recipe!

http://hopefaithandblessings.blogspot.com/
swest says:

Going to try this. But is there no liquid in slow cooker ?
Jody Gillikin says:

Thanks for another great idea.
Jenny Kelly says:

Would it not burn without liquid in the Slow Cooker? Think will do this but then put the rest of the onion soup mix with water in the bottom
movie girl says:

Yes, should a little liquid be added? Also, how many servings do this make? Looks like an amazing recipe!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says:

Haha I agree completely! The idea of man-handling that turkey is both daunting and frightening and I'm just not ready for it! This is the perfect solution to a mini-Thanksgiving before the big day :) thanks lady!
Six Sisters says:

Hi!

There is no liquid in the slow cooker. I was a little hesitant, too! It worked out great, but you could always add a little water to the bottom of your crock pot if you wanted.
Six Sisters says:

Hi!

There is no liquid in the slow cooker. I was a little hesitant, too! It worked out great, but you could always add a little water to the bottom of your crock pot if you wanted. The servings depend on how many turkey breasts you use. I used 4 breasts, so it made 4 servings. Thanks!
Six Sisters says:

Hi!

There is no liquid in the slow cooker. I was a little hesitant, too! It worked out great, but you could always add a little water to the bottom of your crock pot if you wanted.
Kami says:

Where did you find just turkey breasts? All I have ever seen is the whole bird.
Six Sisters says:

Hi Kami!

I found my turkey breasts in the deli section. They have a lot of Jennie O products, including turkey breasts, ground turkey, etc. Hope that helps!
Starsky99 says:

I have a 5 1/2 lb. turkey breast WITH THE BONE IN, should I make any adjustments? Also does it yield any drippings or juice when done cooking? I hope to try this soon! Thanks, Jenny C.
Cas D says:

Hey Starsky99.. I just thought I would tell you I have cooked a whole bone in breast in the crock pot... it does make some juice of its own and the only adjustment is time...It takes longer.It took between 7-8 hrs on low for mine I used them 5-7lbs...and I pulled the skin up and put the soup mix directly on the breast.. I have made it more than a couple times. I have also thrown some veggies in the bottom like celery onion and carrots then used the broth that happens and make a gravy.
Katie Olthoff says:

I'm a turkey farmer with a home blog...mind if I share this in a recipe roundup of turkey breast recipes? I will provide a little synopsis of the recipe, show the picture, and then link to your blog post. Thanks!
Six Sisters says:

Hi Katie!

That is totally fine! Thanks so much!
Lisa Martin says:

I made this recently with just the turkey breast alone and it was one of the best things I've ever cooked!! I did not add any liquid, and there was enough liquid after cooking for gravy and freezing some stock. I don't recall how long I left it in the slow cooker, but it was so flavorful! I can't wait to make it again. Thank you for all of your wonderful posts!! :)
Shannon Epstein says:

Can this be made with chicken instead of turkey?
Six Sisters says:

We have only used turkey. But we see no reason why chicken wouldn't work. May not need to cook as long, so watch it closely.
deb says:

I have done whole chicken in the crockpot for shredded chicken to keep in the freezer. It makes great stock. I put mine on aluminum foil balls in the crockpot so it doesnt sit in all the fat drippings. Thinking of doing it with my turkey breast this year. :)
L.D. says:

I've roasted a couple of ol' 5lb hens in my crockpot without any liquid and it comes out nice 'n juicy, it takes about 4 hrs on high, the only drawback was the skin didn't brown, so the next time I'm gonna see if my heatgun will give that chick a tan, I might dress her in a bikini and ogle 'er tan lines when she's done. Oh, and I place a couple small glass ashtrays in the bottom to keep the bird out of the schmaltz, and there's quite a bit too, so you can make stock for soups or gravy. Adios n' Hasta La Bye Bye!
Toni says:

Made this and was surprised how juicy the bird was! Did stuff cavity with carrots, onions and celery, but just used onion soup & water & Mrs. Dash-great flavor. Drippings made wonderful gravy. Forget roasting, this is the only way to do a turkey!!!
Jill Bryant says:

Can you use vegetable oil instead of olive oil?
Cyd says:

The most common substitute for olive oil is canola oil. That would work best. But if you don't have it, you could use vegetable oil.
Natalie says:

could you try this recipe in the instant pot?
Sylvia says:

How many calories does this meal have?