Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Breast
Delicious easy turkey breast, slow cooked to perfection and shredded - perfect for salads, tacos, wraps, and more!
Servings: 4 people
Cost: 15
Ingredients
- 1 boneless turkey breast thawed or frozen (recipe can be doubled for two breasts)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 –3 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Italian herbs seasoning or your favorite herb blend
- Fresh herb sprigs optional
Instructions
- Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the turkey, coating the top and sides.
- Sprinkle the Italian herbs (or preferred seasoning blend) evenly over the turkey.
- Pour the turkey or chicken stock around the turkey breast, adding enough to come about halfway up the sides of the meat.
- Add fresh herb sprigs on top or around the turkey, if using.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the turkey is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the turkey from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and return it to the cooking liquid for extra moisture and flavor.
- Serve immediately, or store with some of the broth to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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