Put the pressure cooker to work for a holiday feast that comes together in under an hour. Quick Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe – 40 minutes to the table.
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This Quick Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe is perfect for small gatherings or the holidays! It’s a 40-minute recipe that results in perfectly cooked, tender turkey breast that’s smothered in a rich and flavorful gravy.
Ingredients
- ▢ 6 – 7 lbs bone-in turkey breast thawed
- ▢ 1 onion halved
- ▢ 3 garlic cloves smashed
- ▢ 1 carrot cut in half
- ▢ 2 celery stalks cut in half
- ▢ 4 cups chicken broth
- ▢ salt and pepper
- ▢ 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- ▢ 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- ▢ 1 tbsp fresh sage
- ▢ 4 tbsp butter bonus points for herb butter
For the Gravy
- ▢ Reserved cooking liquid from the turkey breast
- ▢ 2 tbsp butter
- ▢ 2 tbsp flour
Instructions
Prep the Turkey
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Place the chicken broth in the pressure cooker and add a steamer, open fully over top. Place the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the steamer.1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 carrot, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 celery stalks
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Mix the rosemary and parsley together in a bowl.1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh parsley
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Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.6 – 7 lbs bone-in turkey breast
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Season well with salt and pepper (don’t forget to season the cavity).6 – 7 lbs bone-in turkey breast, salt and pepper
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Carefully use your fingers to pull up the skin from the top of the turkey breast and rub with the chopped herbs.
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Slide 4 pats of butter (about 1 tablespoon each) under the skin and a few of the sage leaves.1 tbsp fresh sage, 4 tbsp butter
Cook the Turkey Breast
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Place the turkey breast in the pressure cooker.6 – 7 lbs bone-in turkey breast
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Seal the lid and set your pressure cooker to 30 minutes.
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Allow the pressure to cook the turkey and release the steam naturally.
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Carefully remove the turkey breast from the pressure cooker when the pressure has released.
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Place the turkey on a baking sheet and put under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the skin.
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Remove and wrap well with foil to rest.
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Remove the steamer with the cooked vegetables and discard.
Make the Gravy
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Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the flour and allow to cook for one minute.2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour
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Ladle about a cup of the cooking liquid into the saucepan, whisking, to create a roux.Reserved cooking liquid from the turkey breast
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Add a little more liquid if needed. Once the roux has come together, set your pressure cooker to simmer and add the roux.
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Allow to cook until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. (If your pressure cooker does not have this option, continue to whisk the cooking liquid into the flour and butter mix and cook until thickened).
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Serve the turkey breast sliced with the gravy on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 190mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2105IU | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg
