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Herb butter slow cooker turkey breast sliced and served on a white plate and silver fork.

Herb Butter Crockpot Turkey Breast (Bone-In) with Gravy

This bone-in slow cooker turkey breast is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned with herb butter and garlic. Ideal for small holiday meals or cozy dinners—plus, the drippings make the most delicious gravy!
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Author Kori
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 293 kcal

Ingredients
  

Turkey

  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4½ to 5 pounds bone-in turkey breast
  • 1½ cups chicken or turkey broth

Gravy

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups reserved pot juices + extra broth if needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

To make turkey:

  • Layer onion, celery, and carrots in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables (temperature gauge up, if it has one).
    Placing vegetables and turkey breast into a a crockpot for herb butter slow cooker turkey breast recipe.
  • Mix butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Rub half under the skin and the rest over the turkey. Pour broth around the sides of the turkey.
    Making herb butter mixture and adding it to the crockpot for herb butter slow cooker turkey breast recipe.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 5 hours or LOW 6 to 7 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
    Adding the cover to the crockpot for herb butter slow cooker turkey breast recipe.
  • Optional browning of the skin: transfer to a baking sheet, sprinkle the skin with salt and pepper. Broil 4 to 6 minutes for crispy, golden skin. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. (Note: you can slice each breast off the bone or leave the meat attached to the bone and broil, you may have to turn it around a few times to get good color.)
    Herb butter slow cooker turkey breast on a silver baking sheet.

To make gravy:

  • In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and lightly golden.
    Melting butter in a silver skillet for herb butter slow cooker turkey breast recipe.
  • Strain the slow cooker pot juices into a bowl and discard the vegetables. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of strained drippings (add broth if needed to make up 2 cups), stirring constantly.
    Separating the cooked vegetables from the broth in the silver pot for herb butter slow cooker turkey breast recipe.
  • Simmer 4 to 6 minutes, or until thickened to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
    Thickening the drippings for herb butter slow cooker turkey breast recipe.

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Notes

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, slow cooking tips, and other delicious recipe ideas, check out my post above.
CROCKPOT COOKING TIP: Every slow cooker heats a little differently, so cooking times can vary. Once you know how your crock pot runs (hotter or cooler), you can adjust as needed. For meats and proteins, always use a thermometer to check doneness—the internal temperature is the most accurate way to know when it’s ready.
TIPS: Let the turkey rest before slicing for juicy results. Use a thermometer for accuracy.
VARIATIONS: Mix lemon zest into the butter for brightness or swap the herbs for Italian seasoning.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or stuffing. Leftovers make amazing sandwiches or turkey soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4059IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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