Best 8 Herbed Turkey Breasts Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of juicy and flavorful Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, a centerpiece dish that combines succulent turkey with an aromatic blend of herbs and spices. This versatile recipe offers three tantalizing variations to suit your taste preferences:

- Embrace the classic flavors of the Original Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, where fragrant rosemary, thyme, and sage harmonize with garlic and butter for a timeless taste sensation.

- Embark on a savory journey with the Lemon-Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, where zesty lemons, aromatic herbs, and a hint of garlic create a bright and refreshing twist.

- Experience the vibrant heat of the Spicy Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, where paprika, cayenne, and chili powder dance together, infusing the turkey with a delightful warmth.

Each variation promises a delectable experience, catering to varied palates and preferences. Whether you seek a traditional taste, a citrusy zest, or a spicy kick, these Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast recipes guarantee a memorable culinary adventure.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED TURKEY BREAST



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Dressed up, this diminutive cut of turkey breast is no less iconic than a whole roast turkey. For the best flavor and texture, brine your turkey breast for six hours. Fresh flat-leaf parsley, sage, oregano, and rosemary bring lots of earthy, aromatic flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 quarts (16 cups) cold water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup sugar
1 turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds), bone in, skin on, excess fat trimmed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons softened, 1 tablespoon melted
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
4 medium shallots, halved
4 medium carrots, 1 inch green top attached, halved lengthwise
4 small turnips, peeled and halved
1 1/2 pounds assorted small potatoes, scrubbed, halved or quartered
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the turkey: Combine water, 3/4 cup salt, and the sugar in a large stockpot, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add turkey, weighting it with a plate to submerge if necessary. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • Remove turkey from brine. Pat dry with paper towels, then let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt with the side of a large knife until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl, and add softened butter and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon, gently separate turkey skin from breast meat, being careful not to tear the skin. Spread herb-butter mixture evenly under skin, then smooth down to remove trapped air. Brush turkey with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the vegetables: Preheat oven to 425 degrees with rack in lowest position. Place all of the vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with a rack. Place turkey on rack, skin side up, and roast for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees. Continue roasting, rotating sheet halfway through, and basting turkey with pan juices and tossing vegetables occasionally, until breast is golden brown and the thickest part of the turkey registers 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour. Transfer vegetables to a platter and turkey to a cutting board, and let rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • To carve the turkey breast: Slice each side along bone, then cut into slices at least 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a serving platter.

HERBED TURKEY BREASTS



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Tender, moist turkey breast is enhanced with an array of flavorful herbs in this comforting slow-cooker recipe. -Laurie Mace, Los Osos, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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)

Steps:

  • In a blender, process the first 15 ingredients until blended. Pour marinade into a large bowl; add the turkey. Turn to coat; cover and 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 : Calories 219 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER HERBED TURKEY BREAST



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Reserve your oven space for mashed potatoes and pies, this year's turkey can be cooked in your slow cooker! With this slow-cooker herbed turkey breast recipe, some powerful aromatics and 5 minutes of hands-on effort, you can cook up a tender and delicious main course with ease. Despite the fact that this recipe is only for turkey breast, it actually feeds 8 people, so it's perfect for a smaller group Thanksgiving, especially if you prefer white meat to dark. You could even make this turkey recipe the day before and heat it up right before dinner to cut down on your to-do list day of. And you don't have to reserve this recipe for Thanksgiving either, it's perfect whenever you're craving a classic turkey dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4- to 5-pound bone-in turkey breast, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place turkey in cooker. Brush with honey mustard. Sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, basil, garlic pepper and salt. Pour broth around turkey.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER HERBED TURKEY BREAST



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The most amazing, flavorful, moist, turkey breast you will ever cook!

Provided by Andersonfam09

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 6h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 pound) boneless turkey breast
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 sprigs fresh rosemary, divided
5 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
1 white onion, chopped - divided
½ cup butter, sliced into pats
2 cups chopped fresh celery leaves
½ (750 milliliter) bottle white wine, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place 2 rosemary sprigs, 2 thyme sprigs, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and butter slices into turkey breast cavity.
  • Place celery leaves, remaining white onion, and remaining rosemary and thyme sprigs into a large slow cooker. Lay turkey breast over vegetables and herbs with the top facing down. Pour white wine into cooker and cover.
  • Cook on High until meat is tender and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast meat reads 170 degrees (75 degrees C), about 6 hours. Let turkey breast rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 725.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

HERBED TURKEY BREAST



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Herbs tucked under the skin gives the turkey a wonderful flavor the lemon juice gives a subtle hint of citrus. Recipe comes from Taste of Home Light & Tasty

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 3h20m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bone-in turkey breast (8 to 12 pounds)
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings.
  • Spread under turkey skin.
  • Combine remaining lemon juice and oil; Set aside.
  • Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake, uncovered for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat thermometer reads 170°F.
  • Basting every 15 to 20 minutes with lemon mixture.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Discard skin before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.1, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 255.6, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 17.8

HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST



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Rather than roast an entire bird, try Ina Garten's Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast for a flavorful alternative. Rosemary, sage and thyme star in this recipe.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole bone-in turkey breast, 6 1/2 to 7 pounds
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a paste. Loosen the skin from the meat gently with your fingers and smear half of the paste directly on the meat. Spread the remaining paste evenly on the skin. Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  • Roast the turkey for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast. (I test in several places.) If the skin is over-browning, cover the breast loosely with aluminum foil. When the turkey is done, cover with foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the pan juices spooned over the turkey.

HERBED TURKEY BREAST



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We had this tonight and it was so good! I used the boneless, sliced turkey breasts and cooked on high in the crockpot for 4 hours. Very tasty!

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Poultry

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 turkey breast, thawed (2-3 pounds, I used boneless, sliced)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup garden vegetable-flavored cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place turkey in crockpot.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Brush over turkey.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours in crockpot.
  • You can cook this in the oven if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 215.2, Sodium 516.4, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 63.5

HERBED SLOW COOKER TURKEY BREAST



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A slow-cooked turkey breast that will melt in your mouth!

Provided by Peggy Esposito

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 pound) bone-in turkey breast half
2 tablespoons butter, softened
¼ cup whipped cream cheese spread with garden vegetables
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place turkey breast into a slow cooker. Combine butter, whipped cream cheese spread, soy sauce, parsley, basil, sage, thyme, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth. Brush herb mixture over the turkey breast. Cover slow cooker.
  • Cook until turkey is tender, 4 to 6 hours on High or 8 to 10 hours on Low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 312.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Brine the turkey breasts overnight: This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Use a flavorful herb rub: This will add a lot of flavor to the turkey breasts.
  • Roast the turkey breasts at a high temperature: This will help to brown the skin and keep the turkey breasts moist.
  • Let the turkey breasts rest before serving: This will help to redistribute the juices and make the turkey breasts more tender.

Conclusion:

These herbed turkey breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make main course. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

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