Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Breast
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    7 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    7 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    336

Transform an ordinary turkey breast into a succulent, cranberry-infused delight with this incredibly simple slow cooker recipe. The sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, combined with savory onion and bright citrus notes, creates a beautifully balanced flavor profile that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a festive holiday gathering. The leftovers are fantastic!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    164 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    60 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    537 mg
  • Sugar
    30 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a medium bowl, gently mash the cranberry sauce with a fork until slightly broken down. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Stir in the dry onion soup mix and orange juice until thoroughly combined, forming a smooth, flavorful sauce. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Lightly coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the boneless turkey breast in the slow cooker.

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04 Step

Recipe View Pour the prepared cranberry sauce mixture evenly over the turkey breast, ensuring it's well coated. (3 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 7 hours, or until the turkey breast is very tender and easily shreds with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). (7 hours)

For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the cranberry sauce mixture.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, use jellied cranberry sauce instead of whole berry.
This recipe works well with bone-in turkey breasts, but cooking time may need to be extended. Check for doneness using a meat thermometer.
Leftovers are delicious in sandwiches, salads, or as a topping for baked potatoes.

Margret Vandervort

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 112 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Gideon Abshire

    I doubled the recipe for Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful.

  • Torrey Olson

    I added a little orange zest to the sauce, and it really brightened up the flavor. Will definitely make this again!

  • Garrison Graham

    This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it, and I loved how little effort it took.

  • Antonina Abshire

    I used jellied cranberry sauce since that's what I had on hand, and it turned out great! The sauce was nice and smooth.

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