Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe
A juicy, flavorful turkey breast made in an Instant Pot in less than an hour. The easiest holiday turkey recipe that ever you’ll find.
Why is Turkey so Hard to Make?
I have a love/hate relationship with the holiday turkey. In that, I love to eat it, but I’m incredibly intimidated to prepare it.
That is until I figured out a big secret.
Shhhh…come closer. You’ll want to hear this.
Instant Pot: Thanksgiving Turkey Quick and Easy
A pressure cooker. Yes, seriously. You’ll have a nice, juicy turkey breast full of flavor and ready to eat in less than an hour. I’m not sure how the holiday bird can get any easier.
Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Embrace the simplicity of holiday cooking with our Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe, perfect for stress-free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
Instant Pot Magic: Discover the ease of preparing a juicy and flavorful turkey breast in a fraction of the time, thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot.
Flavorful Delight: Savor the deliciousness of a perfectly cooked turkey that promises a burst of flavor in every bite, making your holiday meal memorable.
Effortless Preparation: Navigate the holiday rush effortlessly with this quick and easy recipe, ensuring a stress-free and delightful culinary experience.
Festive Feasting: Celebrate the season with a mouthwatering turkey centerpiece, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, making your holiday meals both quick and incredibly tasty
Get more Pressure Cooker Holiday Recipes:
- Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Bread Stuffing
- Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 lb bone-in skin-on turkey breast
- 2 celery stalks
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 medium white or yellow onions peeled and quartered
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 springs fresh sage
Instructions
- Place trivet inside pressure cooker. Add chicken broth, onions, garlic, and celery.
- Mix olive oil and dry spices to a small bowl until well combined.
- Remove gravy packet (if necessary) from turkey, and wash turkey thoroughly. Pat dry.
- Using a brush, cover turkey with the oil/spice mixture. Place turkey, breast side up, into the pressure pot. Attach and lock lid, and set to "POULTRY" setting (or high) for 35 minutes.
- After cooking, let turkey breast naturally release until lid is unlocked.
- optional: if you want to crisp up the skin, place turkey breast in a roasting pan and broil at 445 degrees until desired
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2 Comments on “Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe”
How long did you have to let it “naturally” release?
Your pressure pot should let you know when it’s done, usually when the lid will allow you to open it after all of the steam is released. 🙂