Use the broth left in the bottom to make a perfect gravy! Thanksgiving dinner has never been easier.
A Fast and Juicy Turkey Breast
If you’re short on time or a smaller holiday celebration is on the menu, skip the whole turkey and opt for a turkey breast.
It’s easy to cook and less expensive than a whole turkey. This is perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a smaller group. This turkey cooks in a fraction of the time in the pressure cooker. There are still drippings to make gravy (and you only need one pot).
Ingredients for Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Turkey Breast: This easy Instant Pot turkey breast recipe uses a turkey breast, sometimes referred to a turkey breast roast. You can use bone-in or boneless, check the notes for correct cooking times. Seasoning: Seasoning on the skin paired with onions and herbs in the broth adds great flavor to this turkey breast. A handful of carrots, celery, and a few cloves of garlic can be added along with the broth if you’d like. Broth: Chicken or turkey broth adds to the flavor and provides the liquid needed to build pressure in the Instant Pot and is a great base for gravy.
How to Make Instant Pot Turkey Breast
How Long to Cook Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Fresh boneless turkey breast: Cook a boneless breast for 7 to 9 minutes per pound and then naturally release for 10 minutes.
Holly’s Turkey Tips
Cooking Times: Cook times can vary slightly based on the shape of the turkey breast, a thicker shorter breast will take longer while a thinner flatter turkey breast will cook a bit quicker. If it is very cold from the fridge, it may need an extra minute or two.
3 lb turkey breast – 21-24 minutes 4 lb turkey breast – 28-32 minutes 5 lb turkey breast – 35-40 minutes 6 lb turkey breast – 42-48 minutes
Turkey Breast Temperature: Once the cooking time is over, let the turkey breast rest in the Instant Pot without releasing pressure for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, release any remaining pressure, open the lid, and check the temperature.
If it has reached 160°F to 165°F, remove from the Instant Pot and rest on a plate for 10 minutes before slicing. If it is 152°F to 159°F, replace the lid and let it rest for an additional 5 to 10 minutes; the residual heat will finish the cooking process. If the turkey breast is less than 152°F, place the lid back on and cook it on high pressure for 2 to 3 minutes longer. It will reach pressure quickly as everything is already hot. Do a quick release and check the temperature again.
How to Check the Temperature: Test the internal temperature by inserting a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast (away from the bone if using a bone-in breast) and ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 162°F. The temperature will continue to rise as it rests. Did you make this Instant Pot Turkey Breast? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! For crispier skin, place the turkey breast, skin-side up, 4-inches from the broiler for about 3 or 4 minutes after resting. Broiling after resting ensures the turkey breast doesn’t overcook. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
