Juicy Turkey Breast in Instant Pot

5 from 14 votes

Juicy Turkey Breast in Instant Pot

Instant Pot Turkey Breast is super juicy, ready in under an hour, and is complete with gravy all in one pot. It's perfect for saving time, money and it produces less waste when you're feeding a smaller crowd!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Low Fat

Servings: servings

Calories: 317kcal

Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

5 lbs fresh or frozen turkey breast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large garlic clove grated
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dried rosemary
1 3/4 tsp salt
Ground black pepper to taste
3 tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

Add 1 cup water and trivet to 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot. Mesh roast could fit into 3 quart.
Trim fat from the turkey if necessary. Mix smoked paprika, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub turkey breast with oil, garlic and sprinkle with spices. You can do it in a bowl, on a platter or right inside Instant Pot if you pour 1 cup water after on the side w/o washing off spices.
Press Pressure Cook on High or Manual as per chart in the notes depending on the weight. Do natural pressure release and open the lid when float valve is down.
Remove turkey onto baking sheet. Broil turkey breast until skin is golden brown and crispy.
Now you can make gravy with the drippings right in Instant Pot. Press Saute and whisk 1/4 cup cold water with 3 tbsp cornstarch. Pour into bubbling drippings, whisk to combine.
Cook until gravy has thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Press Cancel.
Slice turkey breast roast against the grain with sharp long knife. Serve hot with gravy and your favorite side dishes.

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Notes

Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.
Freeze: In portions for up to 3 months and use in sandwiches, salads, frittatas, casseroles and soups.
How Long to Cook Turkey Breast in Instant Pot
Fresh - 6 minutes per lb with Natural Release (takes about 10-15 minutes):
- 2 lbs = 12 mins
- 3 lbs = 18 mins
- 4 lbs = 24 mins
- 5 lbs = 30 mins
- 6 lbs = 36 mins
- 7 lbs = 42 mins
- 8 lbs = 50 mins
Frozen - 10 minutes per lb with Natural Release.
- 2 lbs = 20 mins
- 3 lbs = 30 mins
- 4 lbs = 40 mins
- 5 lbs = 50 mins
- 6 lbs = 60 mins
- 7 lbs = 70 mins
- 8 lbs = 80 mins
Instant Pot size: I fit in 5 lbs roast into my 6 quart Instant Pot Lux and could fit in up to 7 lbs. 8 quart can hold even 8-9 lbs turkey breast or a whole mini turkey. Do not do Quick Release as meat might be not fully ready and come out dry.

See recipe post for more tips and FAQs.

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