📋 Crockpot Turkey Breast (with Quinoa Cranberry Stuffing) Recipe
This Crockpot Turkey Breast (with Quinoa Cranberry Stuffing) is a simple and delicious way to make a small, yet festive holiday meal. It's a one-pot turkey and stuffing meal that takes only a few minutes to put together and is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving meal or Christmas dinner gathering! It's also Weight Watchers friendly and gluten-free!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 164kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless and skinless turkey breasts (about 3 lbs)
- 2 tablespoon slivered almonds toasted
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries (craisins)
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth gluten- free
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
Garnish
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast almonds: spread in a single layer on baking sheet and bake until golden brown (about 4-6 minutes) stirring frequently.
- Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray and and brown turkey breast on all sides (I do this on high for about 3 minutes on each side).
- Spray bowl of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and add browned turkey breast to bottom of the slow cooker bowl.
- Add quinoa, cranberries, toasted almonds, onions, garlic, parsley and poultry seasoning on top of turkey, then pour chicken stock over everything.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (see NOTES) or is cooked through (no longer pink.) * This will depend on how thick your turkey breasts are.
Garnish
- Stir fresh parsley into stuffing mixture and garnish with fresh parsley as desired . Slice turkey and serve with stuffing and vegetable side of choice.
Notes
🌡️Storage
Store this turkey breast in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This recipe freezes well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Top tip #1
Brown your turkey breast before adding it to the crockpot: Boneless turkey breast recipes that are as flavorful as this are not that easy to come by. Turkey can dry out very easily. But browning it, then cooking it in the slow cooker, locks in the juices and keeps it moist.
Top tip # 2 - How do you know when turkey is done?
The very BEST way to make sure turkey is done is by taking its temperature. You want to cook it until the internal temperature hits 165 degrees F. It takes about 3- 4 hours in the crockpot. I use this Thermapen - Instant Read Thermometer (affiliate link.) I searched for years to find a great quality and reliable meat thermometer and finally found this one. And it's not only great for meat, it's an all-in-one thermometer for candy, casseroles, desserts, breads, doughs, drinks, and more! You can even use it to check the temperature of your bath water haha.... You (or the cook in your life) will LOVE this kitchen tool!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
