Spice up your usual Turkey dinner with this Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast. It is oozing with zesty flavor and is perfect with all kinds of sides, including mashed potatoes, baked broccoli, and glazed carrots. When craving something different, this turkey breast recipe is worth trying.
Turkey often gets served as the main course at holidays with different sides that might include make-ahead stuffing, make-ahead cheesy potatoes, or make-ahead green bean casserole. While you may have cooked turkey breast on multiple occasions, you might be tired of preparing it the same way. There is nothing wrong with wanting a bit of a change, which is why this Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast should be on your list of recipes to try for the family.
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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast
The recipe offers enough to serve a family of up to 16 people. However, if you have more people at home, you might want to double the recipe to increase the number of available servings. Doubling the recipe is simple and allows you to ensure that each person in the household gets plenty of this delicious turkey breast. If you end up with a few leftovers, there is nothing wrong with that. You can reheat the turkey breast and have it the next day on bread as a sandwich.
Ingredients You Will Need to Make Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast
Gather the right ingredients to make the Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast. You should have the following items:
- Bone-In Turkey Breast. Purchase a bone-in turkey breast that is at least five pounds. If you have more than eight people in the household, choose a larger turkey to have more meat available.
- Butter. You will add the butter to your turkey breast to give it that buttery, savory taste with each bite.
- Thyme. The thyme is just one of several ingredients needed to give the Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast its properly seasoned taste.
- Garlic Powder. Add garlic powder to give your turkey breast more flavor. The added seasonings will make the turkey breast more enjoyable.
- Chicken Stock. Add chicken stock to your slow cooker to keep your turkey breast moist. You do not want the turkey to become too dry or lack the flavor you want.
You may need a few other ingredients as well, such as flour, water, salt, fresh rosemary, and pepper. As long as you have these essential ingredients, you can make this delicious meal in your slow cooker. It is the perfect meal to make when you want to make something healthy and tasteful without working too much in the kitchen.
How to Store and Make-ahead Your Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Freeze it
When you have leftovers, you can put your Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast pieces into a container with a lid or a food storage bag that has a zipper seal attached to it. You will need to keep air from getting into the container or storage bag you decide to use. Always keep your leftovers refrigerated until you plan on eating them. When you plan to eat them, you can simply microwave the leftovers until they are hot and ready to eat.
If you want to make this ahead of time and store it, then just place it in an air tight container or wrap it carefully in plastic wrap and foil and place it in the freezer for up to two-three months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as usual.
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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast
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Spice up your usual Turkey dinner with this Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast. It is oozing with zesty flavor and is perfect with all kinds of sides, including mashed potatoes, baked broccoli, and glazed carrots. When craving something different, this turkey breast recipe is worth trying.
Ingredients
- 2 (5 pounds) bone-in turkey breast
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lemons, sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup water
For gravy:
- 4 cups pan drippings, adding additional chicken stock if needed to make 4 cups
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray, and pour the water into the bottom of the crock.
- Placed the lemon slices and fresh herbs around the bottom and sides of the crock.
- Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, thyme leaves, and black pepper together to make a rub.
- Take ½ of the butter and rub under the skin of the turkey. Next rub half of the dry seasoning under the skin.
- Using the last half of the dry seasonings, be sure to cover all sides of the turkey breast.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- For crispier skin, preheat the broiler of the oven. Transfer the turkey to a baking sheet.
- Place under the oven broiler for 5 to 10 minutes.
- To make the gravy, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Reduce heat to low.
- Measure the pan drippings and add enough chicken stock to equal a total of 4 cups liquid. Slowly add the liquid, stirring constantly, until the gravy is smooth.
- Add the seasonings and simmer, stirring often, until the gravy has thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
Keywords: Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast
This turkey recipe is a great way to spruce up the holidays with something new! Try it our for yourself and impress your friends and family.
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