This Instant Pot Turkey Breast is the best way to get tender and juicy turkey, every single time. Cooking a whole turkey breast in the Instant Pot is not only fast and simple but it adds a ton of flavor! Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or just a fast and easy weeknight dinner.

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WHY WE LOVE INSTANT POT TURKEY BREAST

You’ll find that the days are long gone spending hours cooking a turkey. Now that we have this easy recipe for cooking turkey, you can believe that we’re eating delicious turkey in our house much more often!

It’s the easiest way to cook turkey breast. Seriously – you can’t beat it!
There will be leftovers! Having food leftover for the next day means that you don’t have to cook the next day – that’s a win!
All you need are simple seasonings and pantry staples. That’s it! Easy peasy.

Instant pot Boneless turkey breast – ingredients

Once you realize that the Instant Pot will have you covered in terms of cooking the boneless turkey breast perfectly, you’re going to be meal planning more and more and adding this as the star of the show.

Oil
Skin-On Turkey Breast
Butter, softened
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Poultry Seasoning
Chili Powder, optional
Chicken Broth or Water

boneless turkey breast in the instant pot

how to make the best instant pot turkey breast

Get your Instant Pot ready because it’s time to make this delicious turkey recipe. You’ll be eating in no time at all – you just need to add in a few side dishes!

step 1: add oil

Place oil in your instant pot and set to saute.

Step 2: season the turkey breast

Rub the turkey breast all over with butter and then season to personal preference with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and chili powder.

Step 3: Put the turkey in the Instant Pot

Once the oil is hot, place the turkey breast skin side-down into the hot oil and brown completely, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4: Flip and brown

Flip and brown on the underside for 2 minutes before removing the turkey breast to a clean plate.

Step 5: Add liquid

Turn the saute setting off and add the chicken broth or water to the instant pot.

Step 6: Add the Instant Pot trivet

Place the IP Trivet in the instant pot and then set the turkey breast overtop.

Step 7: Secure the lid

Secure the IP lid and set to poultry to cook for 6-7 minutes per pound, so 14 minutes for a 2lb turkey breast, 21 minutes for a 3lb turkey breast, etc.

Step 8: Allow a natural release

Allow IP to natural release for 10 minutes.

Step 9: Optional cooking method

If desired, place the turkey breast under the broiler for 2 minutes to crisp up the skin a bit more.

How do you know when turkey is done cooking?

The best way to check the doneness of turkey is to use a digital meat thermometer. For a turkey to be considered cooked and safe to eat, you’re needing to have an internal reading temperature of at least 165 degrees.

Make sure that you’re using the thermometer in the thickest part of the turkey breast when you’re trying to get an accurate reading.

Can you cook a frozen turkey breast without thawing?

With your Instant Pot, you can! Just be sure that you check the internal temperature once it’s done cooking so that you can make sure that it’s cooked all the way.

How do I get browned skin on my turkey breast?

This is why I put it into the broiler at the end. It crisps up the top of the turkey perfectly to get it that lovely golden-brown look.

What side dishes go well with turkey breast?

So many! A simple side salad, steamed veggies, or even comfort food dishes like mac and cheese and potatoes.

How to store leftovers

Let the leftovers from this Instant Pot turkey breast recipe cool and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should be good to eat again for 2-3 days after storing them.

If you want to freeze cooked turkey breast, add the leftovers to a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer.