Butterball Crock Pot Turkey Breast Roast

By Muhammad Faizan

Ingredients for Butterball Crock Pot Turkey Breast Roast

  • 1 Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast Roast (3–5 lb; often comes netted and seasoned)

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or turkey broth)

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces (optional for richness)

  • 1 tsp salt (if the roast is seasoned, reduce to ½ tsp)

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp dried thyme or poultry seasoning

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed

Instructions

1. Prep the Crock Pot

  • Line the bottom with sliced onions and garlic.
    This adds moisture and flavor and keeps the roast elevated.

2. Season the Roast

  • Leave the netting on.

  • Pat the turkey roast dry and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.

3. Add Liquids

  • Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the crock pot.

  • Add butter pieces around the roast (optional but tasty).

4. Cook

  • Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours
    OR

  • Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours

  • Turkey is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

5. Rest & Slice

  • Remove the roast and let it rest 10 minutes before removing the netting and slicing.

6. (Optional) Make Gravy

  • Strain the cooking juices into a saucepan.

  • Bring to a simmer.

  • Whisk in a slurry of 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water.

  • Cook until thickened.

Servings

A 3–5 lb Butterball turkey breast roast typically serves:

  • 6–8 servings (depending on slice thickness)

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