Description
Juicy, tender slow cooker turkey breast tenderloin made with minimal prep and maximum flavor. This easy recipe delivers moist turkey every time and includes simple homemade gravy made right from the drippings.
Ingredients
2 turkey breast tenderloins (about 24 oz total)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh thyme
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups turkey drippings from slow cooker (add chicken or turkey broth if needed)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix poultry seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Coat the turkey tenderloins evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the seasoned turkey into the slow cooker and turn to coat in the broth.
- Cook on HIGH for about 2 hours or on LOW for 3–4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove turkey from the slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes.
- For the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to form a smooth paste.
- Gradually whisk in turkey drippings, adding extra broth if needed, until thickened.
- Season gravy with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Slice turkey and serve with gravy.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked turkey.
Add rosemary or sage for extra herbal flavor.
If drippings are limited, supplement with broth for the gravy.
Letting the turkey rest keeps it juicy.
Great option for small holiday meals or weeknight dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
