Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast with Gravy + VIDEO

Slow cooker boneless turkey breast with gravy is a simple, fuss-free way to enjoy juicy turkey with savory herbed gravy.  Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or Sunday dinner, this succulent turkey has all the flavor with minimal effort. The best part – the gravy cooks directly in the crockpot with the turkey! Instructions to make boneless turkey breast in the Instant Pot are also included in the blog post.

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast with Gravy

• Boneless Turkey Breast
• Chicken Broth
• Butter
• Turkey Seasonings: Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
• Gravy Seasonings: chicken broth, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme

How To Cook Boneless Turkey Breast with Gravy In The Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker

1. Pour the broth into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the cornstarch, and all of the gravy seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme). Whisk until well blended and there are no clumps.
2. Season the turkey breast evenly on all sides with the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion, powder, and pepper. Add the seasoned turkey breast to the slow cooker. Top with the butter.
3. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
4. When cooking time is complete, remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Whisk the gravy for clumps if needed.

Instant Pot

1. Pour the broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the cornstarch, and all of the gravy seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme). Whisk until well blended and there are no clumps.
2. Season the turkey breast evenly on all sides with the turkey seasonings (Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion, powder, and pepper). Add the seasoned turkey breast to the slow cooker. Top with the butter.
3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
4. Open the lid and remove the turkey breast from the Instant Pot. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Whisk the gravy for clumps if needed.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• It’s a complete one-pot recipe: The turkey and homemade gravy cook together in the slow cooker, eliminating the need for a separate saucepan.
• Perfect for smaller gatherings: A boneless turkey breast is a practical alternative to roasting a whole turkey for an intimate Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner.
• Tender and flavorful: Cooking the turkey gently in the crockpot helps it remain moist while the seasonings add plenty of savory flavor.
• Frees up valuable oven space: Preparing the turkey in the slow cooker leaves your oven available for side dishes, casseroles, and desserts.
• Made without gravy packets: The gravy is prepared from scratch using broth, cornstarch, seasonings, and the flavorful turkey drippings.
• Easy enough for any occasion: Although it is ideal for the holidays, this simple turkey dinner can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Other Turkey Recipes 

• Tenderloin

• Cranberry Breast

• Air Fryer Tenderloin

• Whole

• Breast

• Legs

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Gravy in the Slow Cooker

The best part about this recipe is that the homemade gravy cooks directly in the slow cooker alongside the turkey—no saucepan or additional cooking step is needed! Before adding the turkey, pour the chicken broth & gravy seasonings into the slow cooker and whisk in the cornstarch until it is completely dissolved and no lumps remain. Add the seasoned turkey breast and let it slow cook. As the turkey cooks, its flavorful juices combine with the broth and cornstarch to create a homemade gravy. When the turkey is done, transfer it to a cutting board and let it rest before slicing. Whisk the gravy remaining in the slow cooker until smooth, then taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve the warm gravy over the sliced turkey.

How can you fix thin or thick gravy?

After removing the cooked turkey breast, whisk the gravy well before evaluating its consistency. If the gravy is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and whisk until it’s well blended. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened. If the gravy is too thick, whisk in additional chicken or turkey broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Keep in mind that the gravy will continue to thicken slightly as it cools, so let it rest for a few minutes before making substantial adjustments.

Can you make this without the gravy?

Yes. The gravy is optional, and you can prepare the boneless turkey breast without it. Simply omit the cornstarch and the gravy seasonings. I also suggest lowering the chicken broth amount to 1 cup. 

What is a boneless turkey breast?

A boneless turkey breast is the breast portion of the turkey with the bone removed. This usually weighs between 2 to 3 pounds.

Can you cook the turkey from frozen?

If you use the slow cooker, the turkey breast needs to be thawed first. With the Instant Pot, you can cook this from frozen but you will need to add additional cooking time. This will vary depending on the size of your turkey.

Should you remove the string from the turkey?

Your boneless turkey breast will most likely come wrapped in twine. Whether or not you remove this before cooking is up to you. As you can see, I remove the butcher’s string before cooking.  

How should you serve this?

I like to serve this boneless turkey breast with gravy over mashed potatoes (or mashed cauliflower) with sides like green beans. The sky is the limit!

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover slow cooker boneless turkey breast with gravy in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker did I use?

I use a 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. Feeding a larger crowd? Double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker.

Leftover Turkey Soup Recipes 

• Leftover Turkey Soup

• Leftover Holiday Soup

• Cajun Turkey & Sausage Soup

• Turkey Corn Chowder

• Leftover Turkey & Mashed Potato Soup

• Turkey Wild Rice Soup

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Slow cooker boneless turkey breast with gravy is a simple, fuss-free way to enjoy juicy turkey. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or Sunday dinner, this succulent turkey has all the flavor with minimal effort. The best part – the gravy cooks directly in the crockpot with the turkey! Instructions to make boneless turkey breast in the Instant Pot are also included.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner, Lunch
• Method: Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30

Ingredients

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• 2 to 3 pounds boneless turkey breast
• 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)

Turkey Seasonings

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or another dried herb
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Gravy Seasonings

• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/3 cup cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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Instructions

Slow Cooker

1. Pour the broth into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the cornstarch, and all of the gravy seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme). Whisk until well blended and there are no clumps.
2. Season the turkey breast evenly on all sides with the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Add the seasoned turkey breast to the slow cooker. Top with the butter.
3. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
4. When cooking time is complete, remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Whisk the gravy until smooth.

Instant Pot

1. Pour the broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the cornstarch, and all of the gravy seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme). Whisk until well blended and there are no clumps.
2. Season the turkey breast evenly on all sides with the turkey seasonings (Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper). Add the seasoned turkey breast to the slow cooker. Top with the butter.
3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
4. Open the lid and remove the turkey breast from the Instant Pot. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Whisk the gravy until smooth.

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