4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey You NEED to Try!
This easy 4-ingredient cranberry turkey breast recipe creates a tender savory sweet turkey with tons of flavor.
Here’s an easy weeknight meal everyone will LOVE!
Cooking a turkey breast using the slow cooker is super smart and easy. This cranberry glazed turkey recipe is my new favorite way to prepare it, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Honestly, this tastes super fancy yet is just a can of cranberries, packet of Lipton onion soup, and orange juice.
I spotted this idea on Allrecipes.online a couple of months ago and had to try it do to the low-effort aspect. The reviews are excellent, so I’m not the only one loving this meal. We have made it a few times and I now add green beans with it!
This onlinebination makes the best-glazed turkey breast! The sauce is so darn irresistible. I didn’t even have to use the gravy packet that came with the breast!
I love how tender and juicy this slow cooker turkey breast turns out. My whole family was impressed and I know yours will be too.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Breast
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 10 MINUTES
Cranberry orange turkey breast with a savory sweet sauce that is irresistible and easy to make in the Crock-Pot.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 lb. turkey breast, defrosted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper garlic seasoning blend
- 14 oz. can whole cranberry sauce
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Directions
1
Place the green beans and then turkey breast in the slow cooker. Season the turkey breast. Pour the cranberries over, onion soup, and orange juice.
2
Close the lid and cook for around 3 hours on high or 6 on low. You'll know it's done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
3
Once finished, remove the strings, slice the turkey, and serve with the extra glaze sauce on top. Top with crunchy onions if desired.
Extra tips for making cranberry slow cooker turkey breast:
- You could easily double this recipe for a larger group and use two turkey breasts!
- Before starting, make sure your turkey breast is thawed and keep the strings on. It helps keep it together. Remove the strings and slice after it’s cooked.
- Be sure your turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. I use an instant-read thermometer to check.
Cranberry glazed turkey could be an easy mini-Thanksgiving meal!
If you are wanting to host a meal for just a few people this could be it. Just include some mashed potatoes and rolls and you’ll be set. I topped ours with crunchy onions before serving and it was so YUM. This cranberry onion soup onlinebo could be a great sauce to try for other entrees too such as pork chops or meatballs.
The leftovers on this meal are delicious as well!
