This slow cooker turkey tenderloin recipe is perfect for a pared down holiday or weeknight dinner. Producing juicy, fuss-free turkey breast meat, this recipe couldn’t get any easier. Free up your oven and cook this easy turkey tenderloin recipe in the Crock-Pot! Instructions to make this turkey tenderloin in the Instant Pot are included in this blog post as well.
Ingredients For Turkey Tenderloin
- Turkey Tenderloin: 2 turkey breast tenderloins (approximately 24 ounces)
- Chicken Broth
- Butter: Use ghee in place of the butter for this to be Whole30 compatible.
- Seasonings: Keep it simple: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasonings. Don’t have Italian seasonings? Use another dried herb like parsley or basil.
How To Make Turkey Tenderloin In The Slow Cooker
Making turkey tenderloin is very easy, especially when you use a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Slow Cooker
- Pour the broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion, powder, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Add the turkey tenderloins. Flip so each side is covered. Top with butter or ghee.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
- When cooking time is complete, remove the turkey tenderloins from the slow cooker. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Pour the broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion, powder, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Add the turkey tenderloins. Flip so each side is covered. Top with butter or ghee.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Open the lid and remove the turkey tenderloins from the Instant Pot. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Turkey Soups
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Turkey Wild Rice
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Leftover Mashed Potatoes & Turkey
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Cajun Turkey & Sausage Soup
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Turkey Corn Chowder
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Leftover Turkey Soup
What Is Turkey Tenderloin
Turkey tenderloin is a boneless, skinless portion of the turkey. It’s the long strip of meat located on the inside of the turkey breast. It’s a a good alternative to cooking a whole turkey at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another holiday. Personally, I make this slow cooker turkey tenderloin year-round, not just during the holiday season.
Sides For This Recipe
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Cornbread
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet Potatoes
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Greens with Ham Hocks
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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Harvest Vegetables
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Green Beans
FAQs & Tips
- Store leftover turkey tenderloin in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- I used a 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. If you have a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot, you can double the recipe to feed a larger crowd.
Turkey Recipes
PrintSlow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin
This slow cooker turkey tenderloin recipe is perfect for a paired down holiday or weeknight dinner. Producing juicy, fuss-free turkey breast meat, this recipe couldn’t get any easier. Free up your oven and cook this easy turkey tenderloin recipe in the Crock-Pot! Instant Pot instructions are included well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 turkey breast tenderloins (approximately 24 ounces)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or another dried herb
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Pour the broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion, powder, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Add the turkey tenderloins. Flip so each side is covered. Top with butter or ghee.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
- When cooking time is complete, remove the turkey tenderloins from the slow cooker. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Pour the broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion, powder, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Add the turkey tenderloins. Flip so each side is covered. Top with butter or ghee.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Open the lid and remove the turkey tenderloins from the Instant Pot. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Gravy not included
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11 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin”
I used an unseasoned Jennie’O brand turkey tenderloin (24oz) that was frozen. I cooked it on low for 6 hours, then shredded it and put it over white rice. It was delicious and so simple. It was a little salty, so next time I would either use low-sodium chicken broth or reduce/leave out the salt.
This is probably the best thing I’ve ever cooked in my life. Simple, yet delicious! Definitely making it again.
This looks so delicious and super easy. Trying today
Hello , I followed your recipe to a T and wow this was just so good. I don’t leave reviews and I cook a lot and this was the perfect way to cook turkey tenderloins!!
I usually marinade for hours and bake and it’s dry, never again! Flavor profile perfect had mine with a bed of brown rice . Thanks again just perfect!
Made this today and it was amazing. We will be making turkey like this from now on. YUM!
Made this today and it was delicious. I used a slow cooker and set it on low for 4 hours. Next time I’ll only go 3 hours.
I did a test run of this recipe to prep for Thanksgiving. It is a simple recipe but the turkey was well seasoned and very juicy. My only regret is that I did not have enough for leftovers! Next time I will double the recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. The same things happened to me…after the 1st time I started doubling the recipe:-)
Great recipe
I never thought I would be eating turkey in August but I saw you post this on Instagram. It’s as good as it looks. Very simple to make. Next time I will double the recipe so we have leftovers!
I made this for my husband & I tonight for Thanksgiving. It was perfect. Great job recipe!