Recipes Meat and Poultry Turkey Turkey Breast 12 Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Recipes By Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes with nearly two decades of experience helping home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. A self-taught cook who grew up reading cookbooks for fun, Vanessa lives and breathes the challenges faced by busy everyday cooks to get dinner on the table. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 16, 2023 Close Photo: Kim's Cooking Now There are lots of good reasons why you might opt for making a turkey breast for Thanksgiving instead of taking on a whole turkey. But there's no reason to scale back on turkey satisfaction, especially since there are so many ways to make juicy, flavorful turkey breast. Here are a dozen different turkey breast recipes for everything from oven-roasted to slow-cooked to air-fried turkey breast. Take a look and find one that's just right for your Thanksgiving feast. 01 of 13 Slow Cooker Turkey Breast View Recipe Lori This top-rated recipe takes only two ingredients and 10 minutes to prep. It calls for a 6-pound bone-in turkey breast, but you could easily cut the recipe in half if you need to. "I like to put [in] just enough water to cover the bottom of the crockpot. Place the turkey in, surround it with quartered onions and carrots, brush the bird with melted butter, and then season it well," says home cook Butterfly Flutterby. "This makes a delicious turkey breast, and I use the leftover turkey breast for casseroles, etc., in the future as it freezes well." Get Tips for Prepping and Cooking Turkey Breast 02 of 13 Maple Glazed Turkey Roast View Recipe Molly Recipe creator Michelle Berger says, "A great way to make a flavorful turkey roast for any night of the week. It's also great when you're having just a handful of people for Thanksgiving." 03 of 13 Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts View Recipe lutzflcat "I made these once for a holiday dinner party, and they were such a hit that I started making them for Thanksgiving instead of a whole turkey," says recipe creator Esther Nelson. 04 of 13 Marinated Turkey Breast View Recipe CNM CATERING "This recipe came from my mother," shares recipe creator Danielle. "These always turn out juicy and tender no matter how long my husband leaves them on the grill! Easy to prepare, but it's always best when marinated for at least four hours." 05 of 13 Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast View Recipe Cynthia Quinlan "This is a great way to utilize a turkey breast," says reviewer DBAZAN1. "We cooked it this evening, and it was plenty for our family of three. The spices were perfect, and the gravy was an excellent complement. Throw in some chopped root vegetables to roast at the same time, add a green salad, and you've got a fantastic fall meal!" 06 of 13 Slow Cooker Mediterranean Roast Turkey Breast View Recipe Robb Turkey breast is slow-cooked for hours with chicken broth, lemon juice, onion, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and Greek seasonings. Be sure to serve it over something like couscous to soak up all the delectable sauce. 07 of 13 Air Fryer Turkey Breast View Recipe Bibi "This recipe gives the flavor of an oven-roasted turkey but in much less time and with much less fuss!" says recipe creator Bibi. "Use any combination of fresh herbs that you and your family will enjoy!" 08 of 13 Roasted Turkey Breast With Herbs View Recipe Bren Reviewers enjoyed the ease of this recipe, but recommend you cook the turkey breast just until it's done; otherwise, it could dry out as it continues cooking. (White meat has a tendency to do that.) So, keep an eye on it and adjust your cooking time to suit the size of your turkey breast. An instant-read meat thermometer will help determine when the meat is done. Pull it out of the slow cooker when it's 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). 09 of 13 Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer View Recipe Michael Pitts Brining the turkey breast overnight makes this air-fried turkey breast extra juicy, while the air-frying crisps up the skin beautifully. Home cook Kenny says, "I rubbed mine down with olive oil, then patted it down with Memphis dry rub. Turned out really tasty." 10 of 13 Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast View Recipe Allrecipes No need to make gravy on the side — this recipe makes its own right in the pot. "I prepared this for the first time on Thanksgiving this year and got raves all around," says home cook ALeslie. 11 of 13 Instant Pot Frozen Turkey Breast View Recipe tcasa No need to thaw the turkey breast for this recipe. "It was just what I needed for a busy night! Quick and easy and no defrosting beforehand. The turkey was so flavorful with the rub," says home cook Mary Hartigan Jones. 12 of 13 Olive-Brined Air Fryer Turkey Breast View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "An easy recipe for making a savory, juicy turkey breast in an air fryer. Using olive brine gives the breast flavor and also keeps it tender. I use a spicy Tabasco olive brine for extra kick," says home cook Buckwheat Queen. 13 of 13 More Inspiration Mackenzie Schieck Try one of Grandma's Best Thanksgiving Recipes. Plus, explore our entire collections of Thanksgiving Recipes and Turkey Breast Recipes. Grandma's Cranberry Sauce Grandma's Farmhouse Turkey Brine Grandma Carol's Pumpkin Roll Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit