How to Make Instant Pot Frozen Turkey Breast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for delicious food and spending time with loved ones. But for many busy individuals, the thought of cooking a whole turkey can be daunting. That's where the Instant Pot comes in. With its ability to cook food quickly and efficiently, the Instant Pot is the perfect device for cooking a frozen turkey breast in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 apple, cut into chunks
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (.87 ounce) package turkey gravy mix
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (3 pound) frozen boneless turkey breast (such as Butterball®)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 turkey breast

  • Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot) and the select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Saute onion, apple, and celery until onion and celery are slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add broth; scrape off bits from the bottom of the pot. Add gravy mix; stir until dissolved.
  • Combine kosher salt, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, sage, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub onto the turkey breast.
  • Lower a trivet into the pot; place seasoned turkey on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  • Mix water and quick-mixing flour together slowly in a bowl until slurry is smooth.
  • Unlock the lid and open the pot; transfer turkey to a plate. Strain the liquid from the pot; return it to the pot and select Saute function. Bring to a boil. Stir in the slurry slowly until gravy is thickened to your satisfaction. Slice turkey and serve with gravy.
  • Nutrition

    496 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 159mg
    • Sodium: 1339mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 758mg