Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey Breast

This slow cooked turkey breast is seasoned with onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and orange juice for the perfect flavor! Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey is a holiday favorite recipe!

My family has been making this delicious crockpot cranberry turkey breast for years, but I am finally sharing the secret recipe on Domestic Superhero! With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe comes together in no time, and basically cooks itself!

This recipe went viral on my Instagram last year when I shared it, so I know you will love it!

I love using the air fryer to make turkey breast as well, so if you're serving only a few people and want a more basic recipe, try that one out as well! Make these loaded mashed potatoes as well as these brussels sprouts to go alongside the delicious cranberry turkey!

Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey is perfect for any occasion, but I love serving it at Thanksgiving or Christmas! If you have leftover turkey, try making these irresistible Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese or Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas!

Ingredients for Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey:

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• 3-4 pound boneless turkey breast, defrosted
• can of cranberry sauce (jellied or whole cranberries)
• orange juice
• packet of onion soup mix
• seasoning for the turkey - salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme are my favorites
• cornstarch to thicken the gravy
• fresh cranberries

How to make Cranberry Turkey in the Crock Pot:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

• In a bowl mix together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and onion soup mix. Pour half of that into the crockpot (I like this crock pot with the meat thermometer).
• Add the turkey breast to the crockpot, seasoning the turkey liberally. Pour the remaining cranberry mixture over the turkey. 

• Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. The internal temperature (using a digital thermometer) of the turkey must reach 165° for it to be cooked.
  • Optional: the last hour of cooking, add ½ cup of fresh cranberries to the crock pot.
• Remove the turkey and place onto a serving tray, slice if desired.
• To make the gravy:
  • For a thicker gravy to pour over the turkey, go ahead and add the remaining liquid from the crockpot to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  • In a small cup, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons of water, and then add that to the boiling gravy.
  • Bring to a boil while whisking, then reduce and simmer a few minutes. 
  • Pour the gravy over the top of the sliced turkey.
• Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary and orange zest.

How to defrost a frozen turkey breast:

Remove the turkey breast from the freeze, and place on a plate or in a bag in the refrigerator. It takes about 24-26 hours to defrost so plan with this time in mind. Do NOT place the turkey on the counter and leave to defrost.

What to serve with this delicious Cranberry Turkey:

• The Best Creamy Mac and Cheese
• Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
• BEST EVER Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes
• Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes (slow cooker and stovetop directions)
• Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus (2 ingredients)
• One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta

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Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey Breast

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

6 hrs

 

This slow cooked turkey breast is seasoned with onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and orange juice for the perfect flavor! Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey is a holiday favorite recipe!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crock pot cranberry turkey

Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

• 1 turkey breast 3 to 4 pounds
• 1 cup orange juice
• 14 ounce can cranberry sauce
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• ½ cup Fresh cranberries optional
• seasoning for turkey, optional (some people like just the onion packet as seasoning)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and onion soup mix. Pour half of that into the crockpot.

2. Add the turkey breast to the crockpot, seasoning the turkey if desired. Pour the remaining cranberry mixture over the turkey.

3. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. The internal temperature (using a digital thermometer) of the turkey must reach 165° for it to be cooked.

4. Optional: the last hour of cooking, add ½ cup of fresh cranberries to the crock pot.

5. Remove the turkey and place onto a serving tray, slice if desired.

6. To make the gravy:

7. Add the remaining liquid from the crockpot to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.

8. Using a small cup, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water; mix together with a fork thoroughly. Pour into the boiling gravy.

9. Bring to a boil while whisking, then reduce and simmer a few minutes.

10. Pour the gravy over the top of the sliced turkey. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary and orange zest.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

For seasoning the turkey in addition to the onion soup mix, I like to use: 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp dried ground sage, 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped, 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Mix the seasonings together and then rub over the outside of the turkey before pouring the sauce mixture on top to cook.