Herbed Turkey Breasts

Name: Herbed Turkey Breasts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup fresh sage; 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram; 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 pounds each)

Fresh thyme and marjoram lend amazing flavor to turkey breast. It comes out of the slow cooker perfectly tender. —Laurie Mace, Los Osos, California

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh sage
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (2 pounds each)

Directions

In a blender, process the first 15 ingredients until blended. Pour marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Transfer turkey and marinade to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked turkey: 219 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Slow-Cooked Herbed Turkey in Taste of Home February/March 2007

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cinderbe

Jan 31, 2018

What can I use instead of the packet of onion soup mix?
pajamaangel

Jul 29, 2016

This is a great recipe! I will definitely make this again.
amybellis

Dec 3, 2010

I have made this twice. The turkey has the BEST flavor. It is super easy ... slow cooker. You cannot go wrong with this recipe.
DKM2

Jun 24, 2010

Our family LOVES this recipe! It's such an easy, effortless way to prepare turkey breast, and the leftovers are great.