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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

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WW Freestyle: 4
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time55 mins
Tender, succulent, and flavorful turkey breast prepared in the Instant Pot in just around 30 minutes! 
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 432
Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

FOR THE TURKEY BREAST

  • 4 pound boneless turkey breast, completely thawed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped poultry fresh herb mix; rosemary, sage, and thyme
  • 1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 whole garlic head, cut in half, crosswise (optional)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, optional

FOR THE GRAVY

  • turkey drippings
  • chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions 

FOR THE TURKEY BREAST

  • Drizzle a little olive oil over the turkey breast and rub it all around; set aside.
  • Combine herbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and onion powder in a small mixing bowl; generously season turkey breast with the seasoning blend, rubbing it all around.
  • Set Instant Pot to SAUTÉ; add remaining olive oil to the instant pot and heat it up.
  • Add turkey breast to the Instant Pot and sear on all sides; about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove turkey breast from Instant Pot and set aside.
  • Add a cup of chicken broth to the Instant Pot and scrape up all the browned pieces with a wooden spoon.
  • Add halved head of garlic to the chicken broth, as well as the sprigs of fresh thyme.
  • Add the Instant Pot's trivet or wire rack to the IP, and place the turkey breast on top.
  • Close the lid and follow the manufacturer's guide for instructions on how to seal it closed.
  • Set your IP to the MANUAL setting and set timer for 25 minutes on High Pressure.
  • Let pressure release naturally (NPR) for 10 minutes before releasing the rest of the pressure.
  • Set your oven BROILER on HIGH.
  • Remove the lid from the instant pot. Take the turkey breast to a roasting pan or baking dish and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Then, put the roasting pan in the oven and BROIL for 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on top. Watch it closely so it doesn't burn.
  • Transfer turkey breast to a cutting board and tent with foil; let rest for 15 minutes before cutting. If there's butcher twine/net around the turkey breast, remove it before slicing.
  • In the meantime, prepare the gravy inside the Instant Pot.

FOR THE GRAVY

  • Take the turkey drippings from the Instant Pot and pour into a measuring cup through a mesh sieve; discard all the large pieces and only keep the liquid. Add chicken broth to the turkey drippings to make 2 cups of liquid.
  • Return the inner pot to the pressure cooker and set to SAUTÉ.
  • Add butter, melt, and whisk in flour; cook for 1 minute, while constantly stirring. 
  • Whisk in the liquid; continue to whisk and cook until gravy is thickened and smooth; about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
  • Transfer gravy to a gravy boat and serve with sliced turkey.

Notes

WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 4

NET CARBS: 4
SLOW COOKER OPTION:
  1. Place seasoned turkey breast in the slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
  2. Using a meat thermometer, check for doneness; thermometer should read 160˚F.
  3. For crispy browned skin, broil in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes. 
  4. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
If you would like to cook a larger turkey breast, the general rule of thumb for cooking poultry in the Instant Pot is 6 minutes per pound with a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release (NPR).
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 173mg58%
Sodium 1075mg45%
Potassium 849mg24%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 68g136%
Vitamin A 768IU15%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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