Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Instant Pot Turkey Breast gets coated in olive oil and a homemade dry seasoning rub before being cooked up to juicy, tender perfection! Cooks in just 45 minutes!

Pair this great turkey recipe with delicious sides like my creamy Best Mashed Potatoes and these wonderfully fluffy Classic Parker House Dinner Rolls!

Make this Instant Pot Turkey Breast just once and you may never cook a turkey any other way again! The way it turns out incredibly moist and tender will have you thinking it slow-roasted in the oven for hours when it actually cooked in only 45 minutes!

This quick and easy turkey recipe is the answer to my desire for mini Thanksgiving meals year-round! Maybe it’s the answer for you too, after all, I can’t be the only one that randomly craves a hearty Thanksgiving meal more than once a year.

One of the best parts of this recipe is the gravy that gets made with the leftover turkey juices in the instant pot. It has an amazing flavor with great consistency, making it just right for pouring it over your mashed potatoes!

Now that I’ve got your mouth already watering you might as well forget waiting for November and just try this recipe out!

Ingredient Notes

To make this Turkey In The Instant Pot you’ll need olive oil to rub all over the turkey. Then you’ll mix salt, ground black pepper, fresh sage, and garlic powder together to create the dry rub.

Before adding the seasoned turkey breast to the instant pot chicken broth is poured in to help the turkey turn out moist and even more flavorful. Once the turkey breast is finished cooking it will get removed so you can then turn the leftover juices into gravy.

For this, you will need salted butter, all-purpose flour, and heavy cream. You can then serve the gravy over the turkey, mashed potatoes, or just on the side!

Garnish your meal with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs!

How To Make Instant Pot Turkey Breast

1. Prepare the turkey by rubbing olive oil all over it. Then stir together the salt, pepper, sage, and garlic powder to create a seasoning and then rub it all over the turkey breast.
2. Add the chicken broth to the instant pot and add the trivet insert.
3. Place the seasoned turkey breast skin side up onto the trivet.
4. Cook on high power and then allow the pressure to release naturally.
5. Remove the turkey breast and cover with tin foil. If you’d like you can put the turkey in the oven on low broil to crisp up the skin of the turkey.
6. Make the gravy by putting the instant pot on saute function. Then add the butter to the remaining liquid, stirring until its completely melted.
7. Whisk in the flour gradually and cook. Next, stir in the heavy cream and turn off the heat. Continue whisking until it reaches your preferred thickness.
8. Pour the gravy over the turkey breast or serve it on the side. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftover turkey breast in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Enjoy it within 3 to 4 days! You can also keep it in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.

How Do I Know If The Turkey Is Finished Cooking?

You can use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. The meat is safe for eating when it reaches 165 degrees F.

Generally, when the juices of the turkey run clear it means it’s fully cooked.

Can I Use Butter On The Turkey Instead Of Oil?

Yes, you can either melt the butter or just make sure it’s well softened.

Instead Of Using Sage Can I Use Poultry Seasoning?

Since poultry seasoning usually contains some parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme it would be a great swap. Just substitute 1 teaspoon of this in place of the sage.

Can I Use Frozen Turkey Breast In This Recipe?

Yes, you can. To do so just increase the cooking time to 50 minutes. You could also thaw the turkey breast in the fridge overnight and then cook as directed on the recipe card.

How Do I know How Long To Cook The Turkey If I Use A Different Size?

The guidelines on cooking a turkey are to cook it for 5 to 6 minutes per pound.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast is one of our favorite ways to enjoy moist, tender turkey! Check out other delicious turkey recipes that you’ll love as much as this one!

• Herb Roasted Turkey Breast – Only 5 minutes of prep required to make this delicious turkey breast that’s coated with an herb infused butter!
• Turkey Florentine Pasta Bake – Lean ground turkey, spinach, and marinara combine for an easy baked pasta dish that everyone will love!
• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast – The easiest way to make juicy turkey with minimal prep that has flavors of garlic, onion, and herbs!
• Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Sliders – Sweet Hawaiian rolls are brushed with a sweet, savory glaze and stuffed with all of your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers!
• Warm & Spicy Smoked Turkey Breast – Tons of flavor is added to the tender and juicy meat thanks to a warm and spicy dry rub!

We also love this recipe for Instant Pot Pork Chops.

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