Crockpot Turkey Breasts and Stuffing Recipe

Crockpot Turkey Breasts and Stuffing is the perfect, fuss-free way to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal year round. You’ll love this easy, juicy turkey breast recipe!

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Large rectangular white platter topped with stuffing and turkey breast.


Why This Recipe is Best

This Crockpot Turkey Breast recipe is one of our favorites. I buy the turkey breast in the freezer section and we make this YEAR ROUND.

  • No time to prep a full size turkey, this one is an easy alternative!
  • Or maybe you have a smaller crowd, limited oven space, or just don’t love as much turkey as other families.
  • The best part is that the stuffing cookies right on top, so it’s literally ONE dirty dish.

This leaves you plenty of oven space for all your other favorite sides, like sweet potato casserole and Panera mac and cheese!

How to Cook a Turkey Breast in a Crock Pot

How to make crockpot turkey breast and stuffing in step by step photos.

STEP 1: Lay THAWED turkey breasts in bottom of slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over turkey breasts.

STEP 2: Place cubed bread in a large bowl. We love using day old french bread for our homemade stuffing recipe!

STEP 3: Add apple, celery, onion, salt, poultry seasoning, sage, and black pepper to the bowl with bread cubes. Mix thoroughly.

STEP 4: Lightly press stuffing on top of the turkey breasts and broth in the slow cooker. 

STEP 5: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.

STEP 6: Remove stuffing and place on serving platter. Slice turkey breast and arrange over the dressing. ENJOY.

Dinner plate with a scoop of turkey and stuffing with sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole.

Tips and Tricks

  • Use a large oval slow cooker, as a round one won’t be big enough! 
  • Be sure you start with DEFROSTED turkey breast. Depending on the size of the breast, you may need to defrost in refrigerator for several days. Be prepared.
  • If you want to make a gravy, double the chicken broth in the recipe. When you remove the turkey and stuffing, thicken up the slurry of cornstarch and water. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • You’ll know the turkey breast is done cooking when it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • If you haven’t tried it, you can also make Instant Pot turkey breast with gravy in the Instant Pot.
  • The nice thing about cooking turkey breast in the crockpot is you can add more turkey if needed. As long as you keep the crock pot closed while cooking, it can be very forgiving and not yield a dry, over cooked turkey. 

Aimee’s Turkey Tip

I plan on about 1 pound of turkey breast per person, which leaves plenty for leftovers!

Plate of stuffing topped with sliced turkey breast on a thanksgiving table.

Serving Suggestions

Sliced turkey breast on a plate of stuffing.

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Crockpot Turkey Breast and Stuffing

4.75 from 59 votes
By: Aimee
Crockpot Turkey Breast and Stuffing is the perfect, fuss-free way to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal year round. You'll love this easy, juicy turkey breast recipe!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds boneless turkey breasts
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 loaf bread cubed (with crusts)
  • 1 apple diced (peel left on)
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions 

  • In bottom of crockpot lay turkey breasts (may overlap some). Pour chicken broth over turkey breasts.
  • In large bowl mix cubed bread with apple, celery, onion, salt, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper.
  • Pour stuffing over turkey and broth. Pat tightly. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a large oval slow cooker, as a round one won’t be big enough! 
  • Be sure you start with DEFROSTED turkey breast. Depending on the size of the breast, you may need to defrost in refrigerator for several days. Be prepared.
  • If you want to make a gravy, double the chicken broth in the recipe. When you remove the turkey and stuffing, thicken up the slurry of cornstarch and water. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • You’ll know the turkey breast is done cooking when it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • If you haven’t tried it, you can also make Turkey breast with gravy in the Instant Pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 1044kcal, Carbohydrates: 103g, Protein: 120g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 273mg, Sodium: 1923mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 17g
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
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Crockpot Turkey Breast and Stuffing is the perfect, fuss-free way to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal year round. You’ll love this easy, juicy turkey breast recipe!



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Posted on October 25, 2019

Comments & Reviews

  1. 5 stars
    I made this recipe last year as a trial run and it was fabulous. If I recall correctly I cooked it on high for about 3 1/2 hours. I cheated and used Pepperidge Farm Stuffing Mix, about 4 cups, but added everything else in the recipe. I would recommend skipping the added salt if you use a store bought stuffing. I did a little extra, I had 2 foil packets, one with a pound of sweet potatoes in olive oil with salt and pepper, and another packet with brussel sprouts. I did an entire meal in a 6 quart cooker and it was great. I am actually making it again soon.

  2. I love turkey tenderloin. If I wanted to cook 4-5 lbs. in the crockpot would that work and would I need to adjust the cooking time?

  3. Is the Stuffing soggy? I want to make gravy so if I add the extra broth with it make the stuffing soggy?
    Thanks, Aimee

  4. Hi Aimee,
    Love reviewing your recipes!! I want to make Crockpot Turkey Breast and Stuffing with more than one 3lb breast for leftovers I read that you mentioned go ahead and add more. Should I just put 2 breasts side by side, if they fit, or just find one breast larger than 3 lbs.? I haven’t hunted them at store, so I will see what is available. Just wanted to ask. The banana pudding looks great and frozen cranberry salad, will try them soon!!

    Thanks a bunch!!

    1. If you have an Instant Pot larger than a 6qt you should be able to fit two of them (it will be same cook time they just will take longer to come to pressure). Or cook one, then cook the second one after.

  5. Could you use bag herb stuffing instead of making your own from bread crumbs? My family likes that best.

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