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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Instant Pot Turkey Breast will be your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day go-to recipe for juicy, tender, and flavorful turkey breast.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot, pressure cooker, turkey
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Nature Release 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 large onions quartered
  • 3 large carrots cut into 1.5” slices
  • 2 stalks celery cut into 1.5” slices
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 boneless skin-on turkey breast 3 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the trivet insert to the Instant Pot.
  • Then add the chicken stock, onions, carrots, and celery. Make sure the vegetables are in an even layer so they create a bed for the turkey breast to sit on.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary until combined.
  • Pat the turkey breast dry with a paper towel and gently lift the skin away from the meat.
  • Rub the butter mixture between the skin and the breast meat making sure to cover it evenly.
  • Drizzle the outside of the turkey breast with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
  • Rub seasoning all over the turkey to make sure it’s evenly coated on all sides.
  • Place the turkey breast in the Instant Pot skin side up.
  • Close the lid and ensure the valve is in the “sealing” position.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook - Manual for 35 minutes.
  • Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow for a natural pressure release for 15 minutes. Then, release any additional pressure by switching the valve to the venting position.
  • Remove the turkey from the Instant Pot and slice into your desired size. Enjoy.
  • **SEE NOTES BELOW FOR BROWNING
  • Store any leftover turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Notes

If you want to brown the turkey skin after cooking, transfer the cooked turkey breast to a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes or until your desired doneness. Make sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.