Name: Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: 6 lb bone-in turkey breast; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp chopped poultry herb mix (rosemary, sage, thyme); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 1 sweet onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups leftover stock/drippings

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If you want a juicy turkey that’s loaded with flavors in under an hour, this Instant Pot turkey breast will make people think you spent hours cooking it.

Yes you heard that right! I’ve been on the Instant Pot bandwagon the past few months after purchasing one, and this recipe might have converted me to ring leader! You want to have a juicy turkey in an hour? Then this Instant Pot turkey breast is for you!

I’ve mentioned in the past that Thanksgiving is by far my favorite recipe. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving like I love to do, then you might be pressed for time at some point, so quicker and easier is better! I know it might seem sacrilegious to only make a turkey breast for Thanksgiving. Shoot I’m normally in that boat myself. But I’m always on the lookout for new recipes and as I’ve been using my Instant Pot quite a bit recently, I thought why not try a turkey? Now you are limited to the size of your Instant Pot, which is part of the reason you can’t put a whole turkey in. Probably the largest you could fit is a 7 lb turkey breast. But if you’re short on time and want something very easy, this Instant Pot turkey breast might be the way to go.

All that you have to do is run the turkey with some olive oil and herbs and throw in the Instant Pot! Then let the machine do the rest. If you want super crispy skin, just throw under the broiler for a few minutes and it’s like you cooked in the oven for a couple of hours! What made it even better is the juice from the turkey makes a great gravy and can be made right in the Instant Pot after removing the turkey. So less dishes to do which is always better!

What Ingredients are in this Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe?

Turkey breast
Olive oil
Produce – rosemary, sage, thyme, sweet onion, garlic
Spices – salt, paprika, black pepper
Chicken stock

How to Make Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Add chopped onion and garlic to Instant Pot. Pour in chicken stock and place trivet inside.
Rinse the turkey breast with water and pat dry. In small bowl, mix olive oil, poultry herb mix, salt, paprika and black pepper. Brush the turkey breast with olive oil mixture and place in trivet, breast side up.
Place lid on Instant Pot and set valve to “Sealing.” Press “Manual” and set on high pressure for 30 minutes. (NOTE – if turkey is larger or smaller just set to 5 minutes per lb). Allow the pressure to release naturally so it continues to cook the turkey and keep it juicy.
Remove turkey and place on baking sheet. Set oven to broil and broil for about 5 minutes, or until skin is crispy. Remove and slice 1″ thick slices. Serve immediately.

Can I Make this Turkey Breast in a Slow Cooker?

Of course. The main point of this recipe is to make something quick, but you can easily make in a slow cooker as well. Just throw the ingredients in a slow cooker and set on low for 4-5 hours or until temperature reaches 165°F.

Cooking Times for Instant Pot Turkey

In general, when cooking turkey in the Instant Pot, you cook 5 minutes per pound with a natural pressure release. So a 4 lb turkey should be 20 minutes plus natural pressure release, where an 8 lb turkey should be 40 minutes with a natural pressure release.

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close-up of slice Instant Pot turkey breast on cutting board

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