Easy Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

If you’re craving seriously juicy, flavorful turkey without the holiday stress, this easy slow cooker turkey breast has your back. With simple ingredients and zero fuss, it’s the perfect go-to for small gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner!

Cozy & Comforting Turkey Dinner

I start working on turkey recipes for the holiday season in July. By the time Thanksgiving comes, I’ve easily made a ton of various turkey recipes, but this one, this is one of my top 5 favorite dinners. It’s so incredibly easy and unbelievably juicy. I have no doubt this will become one of your top contenders, too!

With just a few simple ingredients, you can toss it all into the slow cooker and walk away. The secret is the maple-Dijon glaze that slowly soaks into the meat, tenderizing every bite and adding the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The result is an incredibly juicy turkey that feels special enough for a holiday meal but simple enough for an everyday dinner!

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Love the flavor – maple and mustard is a winning combo

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Maple Dijon Crock Pot Turkey Ingredients

This is such a simple recipe that uses basic pantry staples and comes together in about 5-10 minutes.

• Turkey Breasts: I use the netted boneless and skinless (for the most part) breasts
• Chupacabra Cluckalicious Seasoning
• Vegetables: chopped onion and celery
• Glaze: Dijon Mustard and Real Maple Syrup
• Chicken Stock
• I HIGHLY recommend using a MEATER Thermometer

Chef Lori’s Tips For Making Boneless Skinless Turkey Breasts

1. Leave the netting on, as it makes the breasts easier to carve when they are done.
2. Really massage or rub in the maple Dijon glaze into the netting/flesh.
3. Pat the seasoning into the glaze before placing it into the slow cooker.

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How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Breasts

As I mentioned above, I start working on holiday turkey recipes for clients in July, when the temperature outside is easily 115°F. So when it’s that hot outside, I tend to rely on my smokers and slow cookers when I make those recipes, though I will turn on the oven… at 2 am when it’s coolest.

1. Place the celery and onions at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables.
2. Whisk together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Pour half of the maple glaze over the turkey breast and rub it in. Flip the breast over and pour the remaining glaze over the meat.

3. Ensure the turkey is sitting on top of the veggies, then pour the stock around the outside of the turkey. Do not pour it on top of the meat. Insert a MEATER thermometer into the thickest part of the flesh.
4. Cover and turn the slow cooker onto HIGH for ~3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours. You want to cook the meat until the internal temperature reads 165°F. *Depending on the size of your turkey breast, it could take less time or longer. Mine took about 3 hours to reach 165°F.

5. Remove the turkey from the slow cooker to a serving platter and loosely cover with foil. Many of the boneless breasts come with a gravy packet. If making gravy, strain the juices, use a fat separator, and then pour the drippings into a pan along with the contents from the enclosed gravy packet. For perfect gravy from scratch, see this post!

Weeknight Turkey Dinner

This is the perfect weeknight dinner as it requires almost zero effort while delivering big, comforting flavor. I make this recipe quite often, as while I’m working on 6-10 recipes a day for clients and the website, I rarely want to eat that for dinner.

Mr. Fantabulous loves this recipe as it always smells like Thanksgiving in the house when I make it. Those frozen turkey breasts are perfect for just the two of us for dinner and then several days of leftovers. He loves this, carved the next day on toasted sourdough bread with crunchy lettuce, crispy bacon, pepper jack, and mayo.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

What makes this recipe so special is its ease, versatility, and meal-prep friendliness. One effortless cook gives you a beautifully glazed turkey breast for dinner plus plenty of leftovers for sandwiches, salads, wraps, and bowls.

It stretches your grocery budget, saves you a ton of time, and delivers a warm, comforting flavor everyone loves.

• SUPER JUICY & TENDER: The maple-Dion glaze locks in moisture and keeps the turkey incredibly flavorful.
• INCREDIBLY EASY: Mix, pour, season, and let the slow cooker do all of the work. No searing, basting, or fuss!
• BUDGET-FRIENDLY: Uses simple, affordable ingredients and stretches beautifully thanks to the leftover possibilities.
• PERFECT FOR BUSY DAYS: It’s a true set-it-and-forget-it meal that cooks while you handle everything else.
• FAILSAFE RESULTS: Hard to mess up, as slow cooking ensures juicy, reliable results every time.
• SMALL HOLIDAY DINNERS: Ideal for intimate holiday dinners, weeknights, or anytime you don’t need a whole turkey.

Slow Cooker Turkey FAQs

• Can I use bone-in turkey breast? Absolutely! A bone-in works great, though it may take slightly longer to cook.
• Can I use a frozen turkey breast? I do not recommend this, as it’s best to thaw your turkey breast in the refrigerator overnight until it is fully thawed.
• Can I use honey instead of maple syrup? Yes, but keep in mind that honey will make the glaze slightly thicker and sweeter.
• Can I prep this ahead of time? Yes, but you really won’t gain much time doing so. This takes only a few minutes to prepare. If anything, make the glaze and chop the veggies the day before and store them in the fridge.
• Can I use the drippings to make gravy? Absolutely! Most boneless, skinless breasts come with a gravy packet. I strain the juices, use a fat separator, and then pour the drippings into a pan along with the contents from the enclosed gravy packet. For perfect gravy, see this post!

Leftover Turkey Ideas

Here are some of my favorite ways to use up leftover turkey meat

• Smoked or Oven Baked Gobbler Sliders
• Gobbler Rolls: These are perfect for brunch!
• Turkey & Cranberry Wrap
• Turkey, Red Pepper Jelly, & Melted Cheese Hoagie
• Turkey Croquettes
• Turkey Tetrazzini
• Turkey Pot Pie
• Turkey Soup

How to Reheat Turkey Meat

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the turkey in a baking dish (if you can put it on a small cooling rack, that’s even better).
2. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of stock or water. Add the turkey, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes or until warmed through.*

What to Serve With Slow Cooker Turkey

• The Best Cranberry Relish
• Candied Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
• Baked Creamy Corn Casserole
• Homemade Green Bean Casserole
• Oven Roasted Asparagus with Boursin
• Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling (Dressing)

Oven Roasted Maple Dijon Turkey

Oven-Baked :

Just like in the slow cooker, I leave the netting on.

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the onions and celery chunks in the bottom of a roasting pan/baking dish. Coat the turkey breast with the glaze and season on all sides.
2. Place the coated breast on top of the vegetables and pour the stock around the outside of the turkey (do not pour it over the top).
3. Roast, uncovered, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The rule of thumb is ~20 minutes per pound, but always rely on a meat thermometer.
4. Remove the roast from the oven, transfer it to a serving platter, and lightly tent it with foil while you prepare the gravy.

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If you’re craving seriously juicy, flavorful turkey without the holiday stress, this easy slow cooker turkey breast has your back. With simple ingredients and zero fuss, it’s the perfect go-to for small gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner!

• Author: Lori
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 3-4 hours
• Total Time: ~4 hours
• Yield: ~8 servings
• Category: slow cooker turkey breasts, crockpot turkey, juicy turkey dinner, easy turkey recipe, holiday dinner, set it and forget it meals, meal prep
• Method: slow cooker, oven

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 – 5 pound boneless turkey breast, thawed (leave in netting if applicable)
• 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 1–2 stalks of celery, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Chupacabra Cluckalicious
• 1 cup chicken stock

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Instructions

1. Place the celery and onions at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables.
2. Whisk together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Pour half of the maple glaze over the turkey breast and rub it in. Flip the breast over and pour the remaining glaze over the meat.
3. Ensure the turkey is sitting on top of the veggies, then pour the stock around the outside of the turkey. Do not pour it over the meat. Insert a MEATER thermometer into the thickest part of the flesh.
4. Cover and turn the slow cooker onto HIGH for ~3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours. You want to cook the meat until the internal temperature reads 165°F. *Depending on the size of your turkey breast, it could take less time or longer. Mine took about 3 hours to reach 165°F.
5. Remove the turkey from the slow cooker to a serving platter and loosely cover with foil. Many of the boneless breasts come with a gravy packet. If making gravy, strain the juices, use a fat separator, and then pour the drippings into a pan along with the contents from the enclosed gravy packet. For perfect gravy from scratch, see this post!

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