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The Ultimate Juicy Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Quick Herb Gravy

Close-up of sliced instant pot turkey breast, perfectly cooked and topped with savory brown gravy and parsley.
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Cook a perfectly tender and juicy turkey breast in your Instant Pot in under an hour. This foolproof pressure cooker recipe uses an herb butter rub and includes instructions for making a simple, flavorful gravy from the pot drippings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless turkey breast, skin on or off
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Gravy:
  • 1 cup reserved turkey cooking liquid (drippings)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the herb butter.
  2. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the herb butter evenly over the entire surface of the turkey breast.
  3. Pour the chicken broth or water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the pot.
  4. Carefully set the seasoned turkey breast on top of the trivet.
  5. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
  6. Select Manual or Pressure Cook on High for 8 minutes per pound of turkey breast (e.g., 32 minutes for a 4-pound breast).
  7. Once cooking is complete, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove the turkey breast from the pot and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. To make the gravy, pour the cooking liquid from the Instant Pot into a measuring cup, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Discard any solids.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  11. Pour the reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid into the empty Instant Pot inner pot. Select the Sauté function.
  12. Once the liquid is simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to whisk until the gravy thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  13. Slice the rested turkey breast and serve immediately with the homemade gravy.

Notes

  • For the juiciest results, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature; white meat is done at 165°F.
  • If you prefer a crispier skin, place the cooked turkey breast under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes after resting.
  • This recipe works well for both boneless turkey breast and bone-in cuts. Adjust cooking time slightly for bone-in.

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