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Juicy Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Quick Gravy

A perfectly cooked and sliced instant pot turkey breast drizzled with savory brown gravy on a white plate.
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Cook a tender and moist turkey breast quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe saves oven space and time, perfect for weeknight meals or small holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3-4 lb) boneless turkey breast, skin on or off
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried herbs (like thyme, rosemary, sage mix)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • For Gravy: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the entire surface with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the dried herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over the turkey breast.
  3. Pour the chicken broth or water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the pot.
  4. Carefully place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the trivet.
  5. Secure the lid and set the vent to the sealing position.
  6. Select Manual or Pressure Cook setting on High pressure for 45 minutes (for a 3-4 lb breast).
  7. When the cooking time finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove the turkey breast from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  9. To make gravy, carefully pour the liquid from the Instant Pot into a heat-safe bowl, leaving behind any large solids. Skim off excess fat from the top if desired.
  10. Place the Instant Pot back on the ‘Sauté’ setting (Low). Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the hot liquid. Stir constantly until the liquid thickens into gravy, about 2-3 minutes.
  11. Slice the turkey breast against the grain and serve immediately with the fresh gravy.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can rub the turkey with softened herb butter instead of olive oil.
  • If your turkey breast is larger than 4 lbs, add 5 minutes of cook time per additional pound.
  • Always use the trivet to keep the meat out of the direct liquid.

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