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Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe

Cooking juicy turkey breast in an Instant Pot is so easy, it's sure to take the pressure off your Thanksgiving dinner preparations.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 7½-8 lb. whole turkey breast I use Butterball, all white, thawed
  • 6 tbsp butter softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley minced
  • tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups low-sodium or unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 large onion peeled and quartered
  • 3 medium carrots washed and cut into 2" pieces
  • 2 medium celery stalks cut into 2" pieces

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
  • Remove the turkey breast from the packaging and set the gravy packet aside.
    1 7½-8 lb. whole turkey breast
  • Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix together butter, sage, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper. Rub the butter mixture all over the outside of the turkey, under the skin, and inside the rib cavity.
    6 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp fresh sage, 2 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Place the turkey, large cavity side up, in the Instant Pot. Pour the chicken broth inside and around the outside of the turkey. Scatter the chopped onion, carrots, and celery around the turkey. (*Note: the turkey can be stuffed with stuffing/dressing, but if not doing so, place some of the vegetables inside the cavity, too.)
    1 large onion, 3 medium carrots, 2 medium celery stalks, 2 cups low-sodium or unsalted chicken broth
  • Set the Instant Pot lid in place and seal/lock the lid. Close the vent.
  • Cook on manual HIGH for 1 hour. Allow pressure to release naturally and wait for the pressure pin to drop before opening. This will take approximately 10 minutes.
  • Once the pressure pin has dropped, it is safe to open the Instant Pot.
  • Remove the turkey by lifting the Instant Pot trivet, set the turkey in a large bowl, and allow it to cool enough to handle. Reserve the turkey juices/drippings for making gravy. Your turkey breast should be cooked to 165°F. It will likely be in the 155-160°F range when you remove it from the cooker, but it will rise slightly while it rests.
  • When turkey has cooled enough, set the turkey on a cutting board, remove the meat from the bones and slice. Transfer sliced turkey to a serving platter. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Turkey Gravy

  • (If using the cooking liquid/turkey drippings to make gravy): Strain the cooking liquid and vegetables over a large bowl to reserve the liquid. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and pour the turkey gravy back into the pot. Add the gravy packet and whisk until smooth. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring until thickened, 5-10 minutes. Season to taste.
  • If not using the turkey drippings/liquid for gravy, strain it over a large bowl to reserve the liquid. Season to taste. It is essentially turkey broth, so freeze it to use in other recipes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 132g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 356mg | Sodium: 1984mg | Potassium: 1719mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5900IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 4.3mg