Simple Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Freezer Meal

Add this Simple Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe to your list of dump-and-go recipes, add it to the slow cooker, and cook for a full 8 hours, and come home to dinner ready to carve and serve! This recipe is also naturally gluten-free, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions, too!

Turkey Breast is a great option for a quick, delicious slow cooker meal. It’s easy to let it cook for a full 8 hours so that you can head to work, and dinner can cook while you’re out! This recipe can be served with traditional side items or sliced for turkey sandwiches. It can also be served with roasted vegetables or steamed vegetables. This recipe can also be used as a make ahead freezer meal too.

What you’ll love about this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe:

• Naturally Gluten-Free!
• Moist and Tender
• Perfect for Small Crowd (6-8)
• Dump and Go Recipe – Leave it for a full 8 hours!

Ingredients needed for Slow Cooker Turkey Breast:

• Boneless Turkey Breast (Seasoned)
• Lemon
• Onion
• Chicken Broth

This recipe uses a frozen turkey breast that has been thawed before cooking.

If preferred, you can use your fresh herbs and seasonings too, such as poultry seasoning, dried thyme, rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, or black pepper and salt. Alternatively, you can purchase a turkey breast that is also already seasoned, which is what I have done for this recipe.

How do you make Slow Cooker Turkey Breast?

1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, place the thawed turkey breast in the slow cooker.
2. Top with lemon and onion.
3. Pour chicken broth over the turkey.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F.
5. Slice and serve.

Side Dishes to serve with Turkey breast:

This recipe can be served with a variety of side items.

• Green Beans
• Potatoes
• Cranberry Sauce
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Salads
• Baked Potatoes
• Cooked or Roasted Veggies
• …and More!

Tips for Making Juicy Turkey Breast:

• Do NOT skip the broth – The chicken broth is added to keep the turkey breast moist as it cooks with juices, if this were being cooked in a shorter time frame the broth would not be as important, BUT if you are planning to be cooking this for 8 or more hours, then the broth is imperative to keeping the turkey breast moist.
• Use a meat thermometer – Before removing the turkey breast, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, it should be at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast to be considered done.
• Serve with Gravy – If preferred, whisk in cornstarch into the drippings to make gravy, or make a separate gravy to serve with the turkey breast.

Freezer Meal Prep Instructions:

This meal can be prepped in advance and stored in the freezer for an easy freezer prep slow cooker meal.

Add the frozen turkey, with the netting if you’re unable to remove it, to a freezer-safe storage bag along with the remaining ingredients. Label the bag and freeze it in the freezer.

When ready to cook, let it defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Be sure to place it in a pan if liquid sheds while defrosting. Once defrosted, add to the slow cooker and remove the netting on the turkey with scissors.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, then slice and serve!

If you are freezer prepping, be sure to try out this Slow Cooker Italian Roast and Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki Freezer Meal too!

How do you store leftover turkey breast?

Once cooled, store leftover turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can be reheated on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 4-5 minutes.

This simple, slow cooker turkey breast is the perfect dump-and-go meal that will easily serve a crowd and is versatile to serve alongside a variety of side dishes, too!This tender turkey breast is sure to be an instant hit in your household.