Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Tenderloin
easyhealthyrecipes.com/slow-cooker-turkey-tenderloin/This delicious Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Tenderloin recipe yields perfectly juicy and tender turkey meat every time, and is perfect for smaller Thanksgiving gatherings!
Recipe makes approximately 4
Equipment Needed
- 6 quart crockpot/slow cooker
- instant read thermometer
Ingredients Needed
- 2 turkey breast tenderloins (approximately 24 ounces)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- fresh thyme
Gravy
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups turkey drippings from slow cooker (add chicken or turkey broth if you don't have enough)
- ⅓ cup flour
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour the broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Combine the poultry seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Cover the turkey all over with the seasoning mix.
- Transfer the tenderloins to the slow cooker, flipping each one so they're covered in the broth.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 3-4 hours. Check at 90 minute mark with an instant read thermometer to see if the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part.
- Remove the turkey tenderloins from the slow cooker. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before slicing, while you make the gravy.
For the Gravy
- In a medium saucepan melt the butter, then sprinkle over the flour. Whisk until a smooth paste forms, then gradually pour in the drippings - topped up with broth if needed. Whisk until it has reached the desired thickness, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes
To make sure you get perfectly cooked turkey every time, use an instant read thermometer. Cooked turkey tenderloin has an internal temperature of 165°F at it's thickest part.
Don't be tempted to skip the resting of the tenderloins. Not only do you need the time to make a delicious gravy, but it gives the meat time to relax and slice into tender, juicy slices. If you need a bit longer to sort out the sides, you can rest it for up to 20 minutes covered with tin foil. Don't forget to add any resting juices to the gravy!
Nutrition Info (Approximate)
Calories: 342kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Total Carbs: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Net Carbs: 9g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1141mg | Potassium: 74mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg