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Sliced Turkey Breast

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

This Instant Pot Turkey Breast comes out perfectly moist and delicious in just 35 minutes. It's the fastest and easiest way to cook a turkey breast for your holiday meal or even for a weekend.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Pressurize Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 4 pound turkey breast boneless and thawed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, paprika, salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and ground black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture over the turkey breast until completely coated.
  • Press the saute button on the Instant Pot (set to high, if you have an option). Add the remaining olive oil to the pot. When hot, add the turkey breast. Sear the turkey breast on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove the turkey from the pot.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Insert the trivet into the pot. Place the turkey on the trivet.
  • Close the lid and set the vent to sealing (if necessary on your model). Press the pressure cook button and set the timer to 25 minutes on high pressure.
  • When the time is up, allow for a natural release of pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Check that the internal temperature of the turkey has reached 165° F. Transfer the breast to a plate to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • If cooking from frozen, set the time to 55 minutes. This should bring a 4 pound turkey up to 165° F, but always check the internal temperature of the meat before calling it done.
  • It’s not necessary to saute the turkey before cooking it, but it does add a lot of extra flavor from the browning and Mallaird affect. I wouldn’t skip it unless you’re cooking the turkey from frozen.
  • You can crisp up the turkey skin (if your turkey has skin) under the broiler for 5 minutes, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 49gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1011mgPotassium: 577mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Turkey
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