Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Instant Pot turkey breast makes tender, juicy turkey breast with almost no prep! This easy turkey recipe can be made entirely in the Instant Pot.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 51

Pressure Release 15

Total Time 1 36

Servings servings

Calories 477kcal

Author Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

6 pound bone-in turkey breast
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried sage
3 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
1 ½ cups chicken broth

Instructions

Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towel. Season the turkey liberally with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage and olive oil.
Separate the skin from the turkey breast and rub the garlic/herb mixture between the skin and breast, making sure to get under all of the skin.
Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. You will need at least a 6 quart Instant Pot for this recipe.
When it reads hot, add a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Sear the turkey breast on each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until browned. If your Instant Pot is not large enough to easily maneuver the turkey, do this on the stovetop in a skillet instead.
Place the turkey breast in the Instant Pot, bone side down.
Pour in chicken broth.
Close and lock the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure release valve to 'Sealing.'
Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 48 minutes.
Once the cooking time has finished, let a the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before switching the vent to 'Venting' to release any remaining pressure.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If it hasn't, you can seal the Instant Pot again and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, followed by a quick release.
Remove the turkey from the Instant Pot, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for about 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Optional: If you want crispy skin, you can broil the turkey breast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes after it's done cooking in the Instant Pot.

Notes

Thyme: Or use 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme.
Rosemary: Or use 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary.
Sage: Or use 1 tablespoon of fresh sage.
Cooking time: It takes roughly 8-9 minutes per pound for bone-in turkey breast. If your turkey breast is a little larger or a little smaller, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition values are estimates.

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