Instant Pot Turkey Breast – Wholesome Deliciousness

I love simple cooking, especially when hosting holiday meals.That’s why I like this Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe.It’s a game changer and allows you to prepare a tender, juicy turkey without all the fuss whole thanksgiving turkey.like my other Instant Pot Recipes, it saves time and is completely intervention-free without compromising on flavor. If you want the perfect turkey with minimal effort, this recipe is for you!

Ingredients and Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for cooking turkey breast in the Instant Pot, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements see Recipe card below.

• turkey breast – I used a 4-pound bone-in turkey breast, but you can use any size that fits your Instant Pot. While you can cook frozen turkey breast in an Instant Pot, I don’t recommend it because it doesn’t cook evenly and takes a long time.
• unsalted butter – Leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes to soften.
• fresh herbs – I made one compound cream A combination of fresh thyme leaves, fresh sage and fresh rosemary. You can use other fresh or dried herbs such as parsley, tarragon, oregano, italian seasoningor poultry seasoning. If using dried, substitute 1 teaspoon per tablespoon of fresh.
• garlic – Fresh tastes best, but if you want to save time, use 1/2 tbsp canned minced garlic instead. If you wish, you can also add a few tablespoons of grated onion for extra flavor.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper
• chicken soup – This is the liquid you need in the bottom of the Instant Pot.I use reduced sodium Not bad, but can be replaced with regular broth, Bone soupor even just water.

How to Cook Turkey Breast in the Instant Pot

This section shows you how to make Instant Pot turkey breast, with step-by-step photos and details on the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. Prepare vanilla buttercream. In a small bowl, mash together the cream, fresh herbs, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
2. Spread over turkey. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels. Spread cream mixture under and over skin of turkey breast. (Be careful not to tear it.)

3. Pressure cook. Pour the chicken stock into the bottom of the pot instant pot, then add a tripod. Place turkey breast in Instant Pot and place on trivet. Place lid, turn valve to sealing position, and cook (see schedule below based on turkey breast weight). Use natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then move the knob to quick release.
4. bake. Transfer turkey breast to Baking pan or baking sheet. Place in the oven under the broiler until the skin is browned and crispy.
5. rest. Remove the turkey breast from the oven, cover the top with aluminum foil for a few minutes, then cut into slices.

How long does it take to cook turkey breast in the Instant Pot?

Place turkey breast in Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound. For a 4-pound turkey breast, 24 minutes. Then, roast in the oven for 5-6 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the turkey breast is cooked through.

Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature.

Check the internal temperature of the turkey breast with a meat thermometer (i like this one) After pressure cooking – should reach 155 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. It should then reach 160 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit after baking and at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit after resting.

If the internal temperature does not reach at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit after baking, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake until it reaches that temperature.

Storage instructions

• Shop: Store turkey breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
• Reheat: You can actually reheat turkey breast in the Instant Pot! Pour a cup of chicken stock in the bottom, place the desired amount of turkey on a trivet and cook on high pressure for 3-5 minutes depending on the heat. You can also use an oven or microwave, but microwaves will dry it out more.
• freeze: When completely cool, place the meat (you can keep the bones or cut it into chunks) into a ziplock bag, squeeze out any excess air, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

What to Serve with Instant Pot Turkey Breast

I have various grateful Side dishes you can make! Here are some of my top picks:

Leftovers Ideas

There are many ways to enjoy leftover turkey besides reheating. Check out these ideas for leftovers:

More Easy Turkey Breast Recipes

Looking for more ways to cook turkey breast for Thanksgiving? Here are some of my tried and true recipes: