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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

This Instant Pot Turkey Breast is so easy and makes the juiciest and moist turkey breast. Let your Instant Pot do all the work for you this Thanksgiving and save time!

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

The Instant Pot is such a time saver during the busy holidays. In less than an hour you can have a delicious turkey that tastes like you slaved over it all day.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe

Instant Pot Turkey Breast Ingredients

To make this delicious Instant Pot Turkey Breast you will need a 7 to 8 pound Turkey, water, red onion, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, garlic cloves, butter, lemon, salt and pepper.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast Ingredients

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How To Make Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Turkey Breast Cooking In Instant Pot

  1. Set turkey breast on trivet in inner pot.
  2. Add water or chicken broth and remaining ingredients in inner pot of the Instant Pot.
  3. Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal.
  4. Cook on manual high pressure for 35 to 45 minutes (depending on the size of turkey).
  5. Allow for a natural pressure release.

If you prefer a crispy brown skin you can put the turkey in a broiler pan and broil in the oven for just a few minutes. Keep a close eye on it when broiling so it doesn't get too brown.

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast

Side Dishes To Serve With Turkey Breast

Whipped Sweet Potatoes are a simple side dish that's full of flavor or try this delicious sweet potato casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping that is like eating dessert with your meal.

Other delicious side dishes we like to serve are green beans, carrots, Cranberry Sauceloaded mashed potatoes, deviled eggs and stuffing.

Storing Your Leftover Turkey

  • Divide leftovers into small serving portions and refrigerate or freeze in covered shallow containers for quicker cooling.
  • Use refrigerated turkey within 3 days.
  • If freezing leftovers, use within 2 to 4 months for best quality.



Instant Pot Turkey Breast Ingredients

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Author: Judy Wilson
This Instant Pot Turkey Breast is so easy and makes the juiciest, moist turkey breast. Let your Instant Pot do all the work for you this Thanksgiving and save time!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 7 pound turkey breast, thawed
  • 1 cup water (or chicken broth)
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 garlic cloves, quartered
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove the giblets and any packets from the turkey cavity. Wash and pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
  • Place sprigs of rosemary, and thyme into the cavity of the turkey. 
  • Slice one end of lemon off and place in Turkey Cavity.
  • In a small bowl, mix together butter, salt and pepper. Rub the butter mixture over the outside of the turkey.
  • Set turkey breast, cavity side up on trivet in inner pot. Combine remaining ingredients in inner pot of the Instant Pot around the turkey breast. 
  • Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal.
  • Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes PER POUND. For a 7 pound turkey that would be 42 minutes.
  • Allow for a natural pressure release.
  • Once it is safe to open the Instant Pot , carefully open lid away from your face. 
  • Remove the turkey by lifting the Instant Pot trivet.
  • Once Turkey is cool enough to handle, slice and place on serving platter.

Notes

Make sure Turkey reaches a cooking temperature of 165 degrees. The minimum internal temperature per USDA guidelines should reach 165 °F for safety. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature. 
If you prefer a crispy brown skin you can put the turkey in a broiler pan and broil in the oven for just a few minutes. Keep a close eye on it when broiling so it doesn't get too brown.
Makes 8-12 servings.
The nutritional information provided is approximate and should only be used as a general guideline. It is an estimate that will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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