This Crockpot Turkey Breast With Gravy is tender, juicy, and full of flavor, made with a perfectly seasoned turkey breast slow cooked in a buttery gravy and served with rich, homemade gravy made from the drippings.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

If you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner for a smaller crowd or just craving a delicious turkey dinner when it's not the holidays, this is the perfect recipe. You get all those comforting Thanksgiving flavors without having to cook an entire turkey.

The crock pot does most of the work, keeping the turkey nice and juicy while it cooks in a flavorful mixture of chicken broth, gravy, butter, and seasonings. The drippings are turned into a delicious gravy that's perfect for pouring over the sliced turkey and a big scoop of mashed potatoes.

Why You'll Love It

Perfect for smaller gatherings: Enjoy a Thanksgiving-style turkey dinner without roasting a whole bird.
Easy to make: Just season the turkey, add everything to the crock pot, and let it cook.
Tender and juicy: Slow cooking helps keep the turkey moist and flavorful.
Delicious homemade gravy: The buttery cooking liquid makes a rich gravy with very little extra effort.
Delicious homemade gravy: The buttery cooking liquid makes a rich gravy with very little extra effort.

Ingredients

Heres how to make this delicious turkey dinner. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements on the recipe card below.

Boneless Turkey Breast: The star of the recipe. Keep the netting on while it cooks to help the turkey hold its shape.
Chicken Broth: Creates the flavorful cooking liquid and the base for the gravy.
Brown Gravy Mix: Adds a rich, savory flavor to the turkey and gravy.
Butter: Adds richness and flavor while the turkey cooks.
Salt and Pepper: Enhance the natural flavors of the turkey.
Garlic Powder: Adds a delicious savory flavor to both the turkey and gravy.
Dried Thyme: Gives the turkey a warm, earthy flavor.
Bells Poultry Seasoning: Adds those classic Thanksgiving flavors.
Paprika: Adds a little color and mild flavor to the turkey.
Fresh Rosemary: Adds extra flavor and aroma as the turkey cooks.
Cornstarch: Thickens the cooking liquid into a smooth gravy.
Water: Combines with the cornstarch to make a slurry.

How To Make It

In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and brown gravy mix until combined. Pour the mixture into the bottom of the crock pot. Keep the netting on the turkey breast and season it all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, poultry seasoning, and paprika. Place the seasoned turkey breast into the crock pot on top of the gravy mixture.

gravy and chicken broth mixed together and placed into the crockpot with a seasoned turkey breast

Add pats of butter over the turkey breast and place a sprig of fresh rosemary on top. Cover and cook on LOW until the turkey is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part. Carefully remove the turkey breast from the crock pot, transfer it to a cutting board, and loosely cover it with aluminum foil to keep it warm.

cooked turkey breast in crockpot with butter and rosemary

Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a small saucepan on the stove. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry, then slowly stir it into the gravy until thickened. Season the gravy with pepper and a little salt, if needed. Remove the netting from the turkey breast, slice it, and pour the warm gravy over the top before serving. Enjoy!

finished crockpot turkey breast with gravy on top

Pro Tips

Keep The Netting On: This helps the boneless turkey breast hold its shape while cooking. Remove it before slicing.
Use A Meat Thermometer: Turkey breast can dry out if overcooked, so start checking the internal temperature before the suggested cooking time is up.
Don't Skip The Drippings: The liquid left in the crock pot is packed with flavor and makes the best gravy.
Add The Slurry Gradually: This allows you to control the thickness of the gravy. It will continue to thicken as it simmers.
Taste Before Adding Salt: Brown gravy packets can already contain quite a bit of sodium.
Let The Turkey Rest: Giving it a few minutes under foil before slicing helps retain the juices.

Variations

Add Onions: Place sliced onions in the bottom of the crock pot for extra flavor.
Use Thyme: Swap the fresh rosemary for a sprig of thyme for a different holiday inspired flavor.
Make It Extra Garlicky: Add a few smashed garlic cloves to the cooking liquid.
Add mushrooms: Sliced mushrooms can be added to the crock pot for a heartier gravy.

What To Serve With It

This Crock Pot Turkey Breast With Gravy is absolutely delicious served over creamy mashed potatoes so you can enjoy every last drop of that gravy. For a complete Thanksgiving style dinner, serve it with stuffing, roasted green beans, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, or warm dinner rolls. It's also great with buttered egg noodles or rice for an easy weeknight meal.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftover turkey and gravy together in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

To reheat: place the sliced turkey and gravy in a covered skillet or saucepan over low heat until warmed through. Add a splash of chicken broth if the gravy has thickened too much.

To freeze : let the turkey and gravy cool completely before transferring them to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months for best quality. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.