Description
This slow cooker boneless turkey breast with cranberry sauce is a fuss-free, flavor-packed dish perfect for holidays or easy weeknight meals. Juicy turkey is slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy cranberry-orange sauce with savory spices.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless turkey roast (about 3 pounds)
- 1 can (14 ounces) cranberry sauce (whole or jellied)
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 envelope (2 ounces) dry onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, dry onion soup mix, brown sugar, paprika, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Place the thawed turkey roast into the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the cranberry mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Start checking at 4 hours.
- Remove the turkey, discard any netting, and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve topped with the cranberry sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Include orange zest for extra brightness.
- Add root vegetables like carrots or potatoes 2 hours before finishing.
- Swap regular paprika with smoked paprika for depth.
- Substitute turkey with 3 pounds of chicken breasts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
