Crockpot Turkey Breast
This Crockpot Turkey Breast delivers 67g protein and 370 calories per serving — one of the leanest, highest-protein bases in meal prep. Quick preparation yields 8 servings, giving you a neutral protein source that pairs with any carb or fat. Essential for anyone hitting 200g+ daily protein without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Turkey Breast, Boneless(2268g)
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Lemon
- •Carrots
- •Celery
- •Apple, Granny Smith
- •Thyme, Fresh
- •Wine, White, Dry(240g)
- •Unsalted Butter(45g)
Instructions
- 1Pat the turkey breast dry. In a small bowl, place the salt, pepper, and garlic. Zest in the lemon, then stir to combine. Rub all over the outside of the turkey. Cut the zested lemon into 8 wedges and reserve. If time allows, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2When ready to cook, remove the turkey from the refrigerator. Scatter the carrot, celery, apple, thyme sprigs, and lemon wedges in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- 3Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables. Carefully pour the wine (or broth) around but not on top of the turkey. Drizzle the top of the turkey with the melted butter.
- 4Cover and cook the turkey breast on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, until the turkey registers 155°F on an instant read thermometer (its temperature will rise as it rests); do not cook on high or the turkey will be dry. Know thy slow cooker and check early to be safe (I have used one that runs very hot and it was done in 4 hours 15 minutes; 5 to 6 hours is more typical).
- 5As soon as the turkey reaches temperature, remove it to a baking dish or parchment lined rimmed baking sheet (do not let it stay in the slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting or it will be dry). Let rest for at least 15 minutes.
- 6If you like, use the cooking liquid in the slow cooker to make Turkey Gravy.
- 7To crisp the skin, position a rack in the center of the oven and turn the oven to broil. Broil the turkey on the center rack for about 4 minutes, until the skin looks golden and crisp. DO NOT WALK AWAY. Watch to make sure the skin doesn't burn.
- 8Transfer to a serving platter. Slice and enjoy immediately with gravy and all of your favorite sides.
Nutrition — Per Serving
370
calories
67g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 214 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
8 servings per batch · ~334g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crockpot Turkey Breast have per serving?
Each serving contains 67g of protein with only 370 calories, making this one of the leanest high-protein options available. The macro split is 11g fat and 6g carbs, giving you a nearly pure protein source.
How long does Crockpot Turkey Breast take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 8 servings in a single batch, so you can prep your entire week's protein source in one cooking session. You're spreading minimal active time across 8 separate meals.
Is Crockpot Turkey Breast good for fat loss?
At 370 calories and 67g protein per serving, this recipe is ideal for fat loss phases where you need maximum satiety with minimal caloric load. The extremely low carb and fat content makes it stackable alongside other meals without derailing your daily targets.
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