Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Closeup of slices of turkey breast covered in sauce on a white plate.

Slow Cooker turkey breast with a chipotle citrus sauce is the perfect recipe for smaller families and empty nesters! Tender, juicy, and full of flavor - it's fancy enough for the holidays but easy enough for every day! Your Crockpot holiday recipes lineup just got an upgrade—without touching your oven or scrambling your sanity.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American - Southwest

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Resting Time 30

Total Time 6 35

Servings

Calories 379kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

4 lbs bone in turkey breast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
¾ cup orange juice
1 lime sliced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon ground chipotle
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Optional

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Rub turkey breast on all sides with salt and pepper.
Add to slow cooker.
Mix orange juice, brown sugar, molasses, and chipotle.
Whisk until smooth.
Pour over the turkey.
Add sliced lime and cilantro to slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, or until turkey is done (165F).
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Optional

Pour juices into a saucepan.
Mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry and whisk into the saucepan.
Heat until simmering and thickened.
Serve with turkey.

Notes

Storage:

Chipotle citrus turkey breast is best stored in the fridge and enjoyed within 4 days. However, you can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers in the microwave.

Tips:

I don't recommend cooking a frozen turkey breast, as it can throw off the cooking time. Let the turkey thaw in the fridge for a day or so if it's frozen.
Leave the peel on the limes. As it cooks, the skin will release some very fragrant, zesty oil that'll make the turkey extra tender and tasty.
For an accurate temperature using a meat thermometer, stick the probe into the thickest part of the meat. However, don't hit the bone. Turkey is done at 160F with a resting period of about 10 minutes.

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