Crock Pot Turkey Breast and Stuffing is one of the easiest ways to make a turkey. Season, stuff and place in a slow cooker on low for delicious turkey meat and stuffing.
Turkey is a wonderful protein but you need to keep it moist and delicious. Two of my favorite recipes for this are my Roasted Turkey Breast in Oven and my Turkey Breast in an Oven Bag.
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Why this Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe is a Keeper
This dish checks all the boxes; it’s simple, satisfying and easy to customize.
- Easy & Hands-Off: The slow cooker does the majority of the work, allowing for minimal active cooking time. Prep time is typically only about 10 minutes.
- Moist Turkey: The slow-cooking process in a moist environment is excellent for keeping lean turkey breast from drying out.
- Small Portions: It’s perfect for a small family or when you don’t want to cook a whole turkey.
- One-Pot Meal (Simplified): While the gravy is made separately, the turkey and stuffing cook together, infusing the stuffing with savory turkey juices.
- Comforting: It has a comforting, homey feel that makes you want to return to it.
Should I Use Bone in Turkey Breast or Boneless?
Either works! Make sure your turkey breast is 6-7 pounds, but fits in your slow cooker.
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Ingredient Notes for Turkey Breast in the Slow Cooker
You only need a few easy-to-find ingredients, many of which you probably have in your pantry already.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Turkey Breast: You can use either bone in breast or boneless when making a turkey slow cooker recipe.
- Stuffing: Make sure you have stuffing prepared for when it’s time to stuff the
- Turkey Stock: Turkey broth or stock will ensure you end up juicy turkey breast meat that’s packed with flavor.
Variations and Substitutions for Crock Pot Turkey and Gravy
This recipe is so easy to change up. I like to experiment with ingredients to make different varieties.
- Stuffing Mix: Use a different flavor of boxed stuffing mix (cornbread, herb, savory, etc.) or use a homemade stuffing mix that is already prepared.
- Vegetables: Add carrots, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, or other root vegetables on the bottom layer with the broth and seasonings for a more complete meal.
- Flavor/Seasoning: Add more savory flavor with a can of cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup mixed into the stuffing/broth. Use fresh herbs like sage or thyme tucked under the turkey skin.
- Moisture/Broth: Use turkey stock instead of chicken broth for a richer, more authentic turkey flavor.
- Garnishes: Mix dried cranberries or chopped apples into the stuffing mixture.
Special Equipment Needed to Cook Turkey
While most of this recipe uses everyday kitchen tools, a few items make it even easier.
- 6-Quart Slow Cooker (Crock Pot): Essential for this recipe’s size and method.
- Digital Meat Thermometer: Crucial for accurately checking the internal temperature of the turkey to ensure it is safe and not overcooked.
- Slow Cooker Liner: Makes cleanup incredibly easy after you slow cook a turkey breast.
How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
This Crock Pot Turkey Breast recipe comes together in 3 quick and easy steps. This delicious turkey breast is so delicious and easy, it’s a great recipe for the holiday season.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Prep the Turkey: Remove the skin from the turkey. Rinse under water and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Season and Stuff: Season the turkey with salt and pepper, even inside the cavity. Then, season with Poultry Seasoning. Add the prepared stuffing inside the cavity.
- Cook the Turkey Breast: Place the turkey breast in the crockpot breast-side down in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the turkey broth over the bird and cook on low until cooked through.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Bone-In Turkey Breast
Since this recipe is already super easy, there are only a couple things you can do ahead of time when you make this for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
- Stuffing Prep: Dice the onions and celery (or other vegetables) ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Turkey Prep: Thaw the turkey breast completely in the refrigerator. Prepare the dry spice rub and store it in a small container.
Alternate Cooking Methods for Crock Pot Turkey Breast
Alternatively, you can make gravy using your instant pot or oven.
- Oven Roasting: Season the turkey breast and roast it in the oven (typically at 325°F or 350°F) until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cook the stuffing in a separate baking dish alongside it.
- Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker: Smaller boneless turkey breasts can be cooked in a pressure cooker in a much shorter time. The stuffing would likely need to be cooked separately or made into a casserole afterward.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Turkey
- Storing: Store leftover turkey and stuffing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheating Turkey: Slice the Crock Pot Turkey Breast and reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth or in the microwave.
- Stuffing: Reheat in the microwave or spread in a baking dish, cover with foil, and warm in a 350∘F oven until hot throughout.
- Using Leftovers: Mix chopped leftover turkey, stuffing, a “cream of” soup, and a little broth to make a casserole. Bake until bubbly.
- Turkey Sandwiches/Wraps: Use the sliced turkey with stuffing and gravy on bread or a tortilla for a leftover turkey sandwich or wrap.
- Turkey Soup: Use leftover turkey to make a hearty soup from the drippings/broth.
Questions About This Crock Pot Turkey Breast Recipe
What is the Safe Internal Temperature for Crock Pot Turkey Breast?
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. When it reads 170°F in the breast and 165°F in the stuffing, the turkey breast is done.
Can I Make this With a Frozen Turkey?
Yes! Feel free to cook a frozen turkey breast or thawed turkey breast.
Tips for Making Easy Crockpot Turkey Breast
- Don’t Peak: Avoid lifting the lid during the cooking process. Slow cookers lose a lot of heat when opened, which drastically increases the cook time.
- Use Low Setting: Cover and cook the turkey on the low setting for the most tender, juiciest results. Cooking on high can sometimes dry out the turkey breast before the stuffing is fully cooked.
- Rest the Turkey: Remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and et the turkey rest on a cutting board for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and tender slice.
- Crisp the Skin (If Applicable): If you use a skin-on turkey breast, the skin will be soft from using the slow cooker. You can broil the turkey for 3-5 minutes after it rests to crisp the skin. Watch it very closely to prevent burning.
- Make the Gravy from Drippings: The liquid left in the slow cooker after the turkey is cooked is full of flavor. Strain the liquid and use it as a base to make turkey gravy with a little butter and flour (a roux).
- Serve With Crock Pot Turkey Breast: Serve with Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, Corn Ribs with Garlic Butter and Turkey Gravy without Drippings.
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Crock Pot Turkey Breast and Stuffing
This Crock Pot Turkey Breast and Stuffing recipe is super easy. All you have to do is season, stuff and place the turkey in a slow cooker.
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Ingredients
- 7 pounds Bone-In turkey breast
- 2 cups Stuffing, prepared
- 2 teaspoons Poultry Seasoning Blend
- 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.
Christina’s Notes
- 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.
Helpful Tips for All RecipesThese quick tips will help you get perfect results every time.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 117gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 287mgSodium: 2242mgPotassium: 1381mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 335IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg
The nutritional information provided are estimates. It is recommended that you verify this information with your own trusted resource.
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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!