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Juicy Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Easy Pan Gravy

Four slices of juicy instant pot turkey breast seasoned and covered in rich brown gravy, served on a white plate.
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Cook a perfectly moist and tender turkey breast quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or small holiday gatherings and includes instructions for making simple gravy from the pot drippings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3-4 lb) boneless turkey breast, skin on or off
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • For Gravy: 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • For Gravy: 1 cup reserved turkey cooking liquid

Instructions

  1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the entire surface with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over the turkey breast.
  3. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth or water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the pot.
  4. Carefully place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the trivet.
  5. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to Sealing.
  6. Cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes for a 3-4 lb breast.
  7. When cooking finishes, allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove the turkey breast from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. To make gravy, carefully pour the cooking liquid from the pot into a measuring cup, reserving about 1 cup of the liquid. Discard any solids or excess liquid.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
  11. Pour the reserved 1 cup of hot cooking liquid into the Instant Pot (or a small saucepan). Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat on the Sauté function.
  12. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering liquid. Continue to whisk until the gravy thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  13. Slice the turkey breast against the grain and serve immediately with the homemade gravy.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can place a few fresh herb sprigs (like sage or thyme) under the turkey on the trivet.
  • If your turkey breast is larger than 4 lbs, increase the pressure cooking time by 5 minutes per additional pound.
  • This recipe works well for meal prepping; the cooked turkey keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://littlekitchendiary.com/instant-pot-turkey-breast/