This Crock Pot Turkey and Stuffing allows you to have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner any day that you want. Imagine juicy, tender turkey, the dressing and of course a wonderful gravy.
Making Crock pot turkey and stuffing makes it so easy to give your family a warm and comforting meal without a lot of work. This turkey is always moist and never dry so you are really proud to serve it.
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If you have a small family or do not want to bother to cook a whole turkey then this recipe is for you. Not only does it have quick prep, it also is virtually hands off after you do a little work. Who knew you could cook a turkey this easily.
Making Crock pot turkey and stuffing makes it so easy to give your family a warm and comforting meal without a lot of work. This turkey in the crockpot is always moist and never dry so you are really proud to serve it.
If you’re looking for more turkey recipes, try these Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs, Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup and Turkey Noodle Casserole. We’re also loving these slow cooker turkey legs.
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Why We Love This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
If you are short on space and do not want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen than find some amazing tips and tricks on using a slow cooker. Make slow cooker turkey breast for any family meal.
- 10 Minute Prep: Only a few minutes of prep and then the slow cooker does all the work for this easy slow cooker turkey.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or the fridge for the breast in the slow cooker.
- Family Friendly: It is a great Sunday supper or easy Thanksgiving dinner.
- Adaptable: Can make with different herbs or flavor that you enjoy for a juicy roast turkey breast in a slow cooker. Even make a slow cooker whole turkey.
Ingredient Notes for Crock Pot Turkey Breast
- Size of the Turkey Breast: A 6-7 pound turkey breast for this recipe, You can use a bone in or boneless turkey breast for this slow cooker turkey. Use what will fit in my slow cooker.
- Stuffing: A prepared stuffing, you can use a box stuffing or try this Grandma’s Sage and Onion Stuffing.
- Poultry Seasoning: You can make this seasoning or make your own with sage, thyme, garlic powder, paprika etc.. to make a turkey breast in the slow cooker.
- Seasoning: Salt and pepper to roast the turkey. Place on top of the turkey and also in the cavity.
- Stock: Chicken stock or turkey stock Or your favorite liquid to cook the slow cooker turkey.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Cook a Turkey in a Slow Cooker
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- Chicken: Cook a whole chicken, a chicken breast, turkey tenderloin or a whole turkey.
- Box Stuffing: Make your own stuffing or use your favorite stuffing recipe such as Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe | It Is a Keeper for this crockpot turkey recipe.
- Additions: Adding mushrooms or celery or apple or canned Cream of Mushroom Soup for turkey breast in the slow cooker.
How to Make Crock Pot Turkey Breast Recipe
You can cook a delicious meal for Thanksgiving turkey and never even turn on your oven. This is such an inventive way to cook your turkey.
These are the basic steps for making a turkey in a crockpot. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP
First, remove skin of the turkey breast. Then rinse the breast and pat the turkey dry. Season with salt and pepper, including the cavity. Sprinkle poultry seasoning evenly over turkey breast.
STEP 2: STUFFING
Next, place prepared stuffing inside the cavity and then place the turkey breast, breast side down in the bottom of the slow cooker. and then add the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
STEP 3: COOK TIME
Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 5 to 6 hours or until the turkey reaches 170 degrees f. on a meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the breast. The stuffing should reach a temperature of 165 degrees F internal temperature. Remove turkey from the slow cooker and allow to sit so the juices can return to the turkey.
Recipe FAQs for a Juicy Turkey Recipe
Expert Tips to Cook Turkey in a Slow Cooker Recipe
Here are a few easy suggestions to cook this easy slow cooker turkey breast.
- Make Gravy with the Juices: Or try this Turkey Gravy without Drippings. Cook your own in a saucepan with the turkey drippings with a roux with flour.
- Butter: Add some richness with a little butter when you cook this easy crockpot turkey recipe.
- Alternate ingredient: Add some garlic, turnips or any other vegetables.
- Dietary consideration tip: Make with salt substitute or gluten-free stuffing.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Turkey
- Glazed Bacon Carrots
- Sweet and Spicy Skillet Green Beans
- Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup
- Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Crock Pot Turkey and Stuffing
Ingredients
- 7 pound Bone- turkey breast
- 2 cups Stuffing, prepared
- 2 teaspoons Poultry seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Chicken or turkey stock
Instructions
- Remove skin from turkey breast.
- Rinse breast (including the cavity) and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper, including the cavity.
- Sprinkle poultry seasoning evenly over turkey breast.
- Place prepared stuffing inside the cavity.
- Put turkey breast with the breast side down in a 6 qt slow cooker.
- Place chicken broth in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until cooked through.
Expert Tips
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- Make Gravy with the Juices: Or try this Turkey Gravy without Drippings. Cook your own in a saucepan with the turkey drippings with a roux with flour.
- Butter: Add some richness with a little butter when you cook this easy crockpot turkey recipe.
- Alternate ingredient: Add some garlic, turnips or any other vegetables.
- Dietary consideration tip: Make with salt substitute or gluten-free stuffing.
I must say it’s a clever idea to think about this receipe of placing inside a crockpot slow cooking while you relax .
What a great way to cook the turkey and spend time relaxing with your family on Thanksgiving Day!