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April 29, 2025

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Tender, flavorful turkey breast, made in under 45 minutes cook time from start to finish! If you’ve spent any time perusing the Internet for recipes in the last year or so, chances are you’ve come across the Instant Pot. As one of the newest trends in home appliances, the Instant Pot is marketed as being a multi-use pressure cooker capable of cooking a variety of foods with cooking times two to six times faster than traditional methods. It’s safe, energy-efficient, and versatile, and in recent years has been finding its way into the shopping carts of home cooks and professional chefs alike. What is the best kind of turkey breast to buy? This recipe calls specifically for bone-in, skin-on turkey breasts, which are both more flavorful and economical than boneless turkey breasts sold as skinless cutlets. As the turkey cooks, the fat from the skin renders into the bottom of the Instant Pot, just like with roasted turkey in the oven. If time allows, these drippings can be used to make a quick gravy on the stove top. The Instant Pot even has a “keep warm” function that will keep the turkey breasts from going cold while you whip up the gravy, ensuring everything is served together at the perfect temperature. If you’re in a rush or just don’t feel like standing over a stove, rest assured these pressure-cooker turkey breasts are delicious just as they are! Whether you make this recipe for a weeknight main course with mashed potatoes, as part of your Sunday meal prep, or even a traditional American Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce and all, we promise these near-effortless Instant Pot Turkey Breasts will be a hit at the table! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas. Read Less

Instant Pot Turkey Breast
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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Ingredients

Servings
Wheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Pat the turkey breasts dry with paper towels. Season liberally on both sides with the salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the thyme, sage, and garlic powder.
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Insert the trivet/steamer rack into the bowl of the Instant Pot, and pour in the chicken broth. Lay the turkey breasts inside the trivet.
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Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Set the timer to 35 minutes on the Pressure Cook” setting, and press start.
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When the Instant Pot beeps indicating the cooking cycle is complete, press Cancel” and allow the steam to pressure release naturally. This natural release may take 5-10 minutes.
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Once the pressure has released from the Instant Pot, open the lid and carefully transfer the turkey breasts from the trivet to a cutting board or serving platter.
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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Skin Crisp Technique 🔥
    After pressure cooking, use the air fryer lid or broiler for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the turkey skin and create a golden-brown exterior.
  • Brine for Moisture 💧
    Brine the turkey breast for 2-4 hours before cooking to ensure maximum moisture and flavor penetration, especially important for lean poultry.
  • Seasoning Layer Hack 🌿
    Create a flavor paste by mixing dried herbs with softened butter and gently rubbing it under the turkey skin for deeper, more intense seasoning.
  • Liquid Gold Gravy 🥄
    Collect the drippings from the Instant Pot and use cornstarch or arrowroot to create an instant, rich gravy with concentrated turkey flavor.
  • Resting Rack Pro Tip 🍽️
    Use a wire rack inside the Instant Pot to elevate the turkey breast, allowing even heat circulation and preventing soggy bottom skin.

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