This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is perfect for a small family or Thanksgiving dinner and the easiest way to make a juicy turkey with minimal prep and flavors of garlic, onion, and herbs.

Serve it alongside Stuffing, Corn Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, and Yeast Rolls for a delicious dinner feast!

Sliced Turkey Breast with herbs on a white plate with half an orange, parsley, and garlic in the background.

This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is the easiest way to prepare juicy, tender turkey for a cozy, intimate dinner.

And, might I add, Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! I love the idea of making Crock Pot Turkey Breast for smaller holiday celebrations.

If you’re hosting a few loved ones, why wrestle with a huge turkey and spend hours and hours cooking it?

Sliced Turkey Breast with herbs on a white plate with half an orange and parsley in the background.

Or perhaps you want your house filled with the aroma of roasted turkey before or after the big day. If you’re not hosting the holiday but you want leftovers, make this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast to enjoy all week!

I know that’s what I like to do — after all, leftovers are the best part of Thanksgiving, right?! Luckily, this recipe is as simple as it is flavorful, so you can make it anytime you want.

Turkey breast being brined in a plastic bag in a green bowl.

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How To Cook Turkey Breast in a Crockpot:

First, the meat is brined in a Turkey Brine that has notes of orange, cinnamon, bay leaves, and pepper.
Next, the meat is then rubbed under and above the skin with a savory Herb Butter (add a bit of garlic powder to the butter for even more flavor!) to add flavor and tenderness.
Then, line the bottom of the slow cooker with sliced white onions and crushed garlic cloves and place the turkey breast in the slow cooker on top of them.
Finally, cover and cook and enjoy a moist, delicious turkey breast made from the easiest recipe ever! Seriously… this is a foolproof way to cook a turkey breast, so it’s perfect for first-timers.

Onions and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker.

Turkey breast in a slow cooker covered in herb butter.

How long does it take to cook a turkey in a slow cooker?

This depends on the size of your turkey breast and whether or not it’s boneless or bone-in, a 5 lb boneless turkey breast should take between 4 and 5 hours to cook on low heat.

Slow cooking a smaller turkey breast will take less time and a larger one will take more. A bone-in turkey breast will take more time. Usually about 1 hour per pound of turkey.

The turkey breast is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Tips For Making Slow Cooker Turkey Breast:

Use bone-in turkey breast if possible, this will yeild a juicier turkey after cooking.
Broil for a few minutes after the turkey is done in the crockpot for a crispy skin.
Use a large oval shaped crockpot for best results.

How Much Turkey Per Person?

The standard rule is 1 pound of turkey per person.

Overhead photo of a turkey breast covered in herbs and sliced on a plate with oranges and parsley.

Everyone will love how tender and juicy this turkey breast is and you’ll love how easy it is to make!

The flavors of fresh herbs and warm onion and garlic will have you salivating before the turkey is even done!

Can You Freeze Slow Cooked Turkey?

Absolutely! We love making this and freezing it and using it in everything from soups to quesadillas!

If you’re using a bone-in turkey breast, remove all of the meat from the bones before freezing.

You can slice, dice, or shred your meat before freezing. Then place it in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing and freezing for up to 6 months.

To thaw, simply transfer to the refrigerator to thaw for a few hours before use.

Big slice of turkey breast being held with a fork.

Aside from inspiring a mini holiday meal, Crock Pot Turkey Breast tastes delicious in pot pies, salads, and soups.

In fact, with a bit of mayo and a spoonful of zesty Cranberry Sauce, this turkey makes an amazing sandwich.

Turkey is associated with big holiday meals, but with this Crock Pot Turkey Breast recipe, prep doesn’t have to be a production.

Make it for a small Thanksgiving gathering, a big Sunday dinner, or just because you have a hankering!

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