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Juicy Herb Butter Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Easy Pot Gravy

Close-up of three thick slices of juicy instant pot turkey breast, seasoned and covered in savory brown gravy.
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Make a perfectly juicy and tender turkey breast quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe uses an aromatic herb butter rub and includes simple steps for making flavorful gravy from the pot drippings, making it ideal for weeknight meals or small holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3-4 pound) boneless turkey breast, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for gravy)
  • 1/2 cup cold water (for gravy slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the softened butter with rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the herb butter.
  2. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the herb butter mixture evenly over the entire turkey breast.
  3. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth or water into the bottom of your Instant Pot liner. Place the trivet inside the pot.
  4. Carefully place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the trivet.
  5. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to the sealing position.
  6. Cook on High Pressure for 40 minutes for a 3-4 pound turkey breast.
  7. When the cooking time finishes, allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove the turkey breast from the pot and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. To make the gravy, carefully pour the liquid from the Instant Pot into a heat-safe measuring cup, leaving behind any large solids. Skim off excess fat if desired.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/2 cup of cold water to create a slurry.
  11. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Pour the pot liquid back into the liner. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  12. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  13. Slice the turkey breast and serve immediately with the homemade pressure cooker gravy.

Notes

  • For the juiciest turkey breast, use a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 165°F in the thickest part.
  • If your turkey breast is larger than 4 pounds, increase the cooking time by about 5 minutes per additional pound.
  • You can use fresh herbs instead of dried; use double the amount if substituting.

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