The Instant Pot is all the rage these days and for good reason! With this recipe, you can make this deliciously juicy, and flavorful Instant Pot Turkey Breast in no time!
Thanksgiving is coming quickly! We have already shared how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, but maybe you don’t need a whole turkey or don’t need to feed a ton of people! Let’s talk about how to cook turkey breast in the Instant Pot.
Pressure cooker turkey breast is one of the fastest ways to cook a turkey breast, as well as capture and enhance the flavor of the turkey. By using the pressure cooker you will be able to get the flavor of roasting a turkey in less than half the time.
Need more ideas for how to cook your turkey?
- Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey
- Easy Marinated Turkey Breast
- How to cook a turkey in a Convection Oven
- Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing
Be sure to check out all the other ways that we cook our Thanksgiving turkey, including in the Instant Pot and Air Fryer!
While you’re planning what you want to make for Thanksgiving dinner, be sure to check out our 30 Minute Dinner Rolls, the amazing Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing, a fan favorite Green Bean Casserole, and of course Slow Cooker Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a must.
What Instant Pot do I use?
I have the Instant Pot LUX 6 Quart 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker. It’s basically 6 appliances in 1 – pressure cooker, rice cooker, saute, steamer, cake maker, and warmer.
It’s amazing, probably one of the best investments I’ve made in a while.
How long do you cook poultry in the Instant Pot?
The general rule of thumb for cooking poultry in the Instant Pot is 6 minutes per pound with a 10 minute NPR (Natural Pressure Release).
- 4 lb Turkey or Turkey Breast = 24 minutes + 10 minutes NPR
- 8 lb Turkey or Turkey Breast = 48 minutes + 10 minutes NPR
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What do I need for the turkey breast recipe?
Ingredients:
- Turkey breast
- Olive oil
- Smoked paprika (you can find it here)
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
Time to get cooking your Instant Pot Thanksgiving turkey!
Start by drizzling the olive oil all over the turkey breast and rub it in very well. Next, take the smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic measure them out and place them in a small bowl and mix everything together.
Then, take the spice mixture and rub it all over the whole turkey breast. Making sure it’s covered evenly to distribute the flavor.
In the bottom of the Instant Pot, place the trivet (the wire rack that comes with the Instant Pot) with the handles up. Afterward, pour a ½ cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
Once the Instant Pot is set up, put the seasoned turkey breast into the trivet. Continue by placing the lid on top, be sure close it by turning it all the way as the Instant Pot will not turn on if it’s not secure.
To start the cooking process, press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set the timer to 25 minutes. It will not start right away. Once it is fully pressurized the 25 minutes will show up on the digital screen.
After the 25 minutes is up and the Instant Pot cycle is complete, let the Instant Pot do a natural release. The natural release takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes. You will know it’s done when you hear the pin drop.
Now you can carefully unlock and remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
Next, lift the trivet out of the Instant Pot by grabbing the handles and transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board. Make sure to cover the turkey completely with aluminum foil and let the turkey rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into it.
If you enjoy a crispier skin then throw the turkey in the broiler for about 5-10 minutes depending on how crispy you want it.
Then just cut it into slices and serve it with your favorite sides.
If your family enjoys cranberry sauce with your turkey take a look at this recipe if you are up for making it from scratch!
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Looking for other easy Instant Pot recipes? Try our Instant Pot Honey Glazed Carrots!
Watch how to make it!
We have an awesome YouTube channel where you can watch and make recipes with us! This Instant Pot turkey breast video shows you exactly how to make this delicious and juicy recipe.
You can also read How to Cook a Turkey (5 Different Ways)!
Our entire Thanksgiving Menu!
If you are in charge of planning Thanksgiving dinner, here are our favorite go-to Thanksgiving recipes:
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
- Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
- Green Bean Casserole
- Slow Cooker Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- How To Make Turkey Gravy From Scratch
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
- Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad
- Easy Sweet Cornbread
- Simple Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Dump Cake
Serves: 4
Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe
5 from 1 vote
The Instant Pot is all the rage these days and for good reason! With this recipe, you can make this deliciously juicy, and flavorful Instant Pot Turkey Breast in no time!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Pressurize Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs turkey breast thawed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Drizzle 1 Tablespoon of olive oil all over the turkey breast and rub it in.
In a small bowl, combine the spices.
Rub the spice mixture all over the outside of the turkey breast.
Add the trivet (wire rack that came with your Instant Pot) into the bottom of the pot. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the pot. Place the turkey on top of the trivet.
Close the lid and push MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) and set the timer to 25 minutes.
Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, let the pot do a natural release cycle (should take about 10 to 15 minutes – you will hear the pin drop when the pressure has naturally released).
Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board, cover completely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into it.
If crispier skin is desired, broil it in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Cut turkey into slices and serve.
Video
Notes
The general rule of thumb for cooking poultry in the Instant Pot is 6 minutes per pound with a 10 minute NPR (Natural Pressure Release).
- 4 lb Turkey or Turkey Breast = 24 minutes + 10 minutes NPR
- 8 lb Turkey or Turkey Breast = 48 minutes + 10 minutes NPR
Nutrition
Calories: 502 kcal · Carbohydrates: 3 g · Protein: 98 g · Fat: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 245 mg · Sodium: 1519 mg · Potassium: 1167 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 974 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 95 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Equipment
Instant Pot
Recipe Details
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Adrienne says:
Have you ever cooked a frozen turkey breast in the Instant Pot? Do you have any instructions for that? TIA!
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Carol says:
Just 1/2 cup of water? I thought you always needed at least a whole cup...Just checking before I try this :)
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Kim Bishop says:
I’m also curious if you can do the frozen turkey breast too? I have a 6lb JennyO
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Cyd says:
We added 1/2 cup to the instant pot turkey breast.
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Tamara Dungan says:
In the YouTube video for this recipe, you didn’t mention using the trivet...Does it matter if you use it or not?
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Shawna says:
How can bone-in Turkey breast be used?
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Kim Harding says:
I have an electric pressure cooker not an instant pot. Do I choose low pressure or high pressure?
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Jenn F says:
Can I put two 3 lb breasts in the instant pot together? They might have to stack on top of each other. Would that change the cook time?
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Momma Cyd says:
You want to try and not stack them if possible.
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Sandy says:
Will there be enough juice to make gravy?
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Momma Cyd says:
Yes, there was over 3 cups of juice to make gravy.
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Linda says:
Hi. Can I use chicken broth instead of water?
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Momma Cyd says:
Yes, you can definitely use chicken broth instead of water!!
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Kristina says:
Would the cool time need to be adjusted for a bone in turkey? I’m wanting to make this for Christmas but have never made it in a pressure cooker before. Actually, this will be my first turkey ever!!!!
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Kristina says:
Sorry, I meant to say cook time not cool time. Auto correct won again! Lol
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Momma Cyd says:
It should be the same. Best of luck with your turkey.
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Jinny R. says:
I see other people have asked about doing a frozen turkey breast, but no reply. So I am going to ask again. Can you do a frozen turkey breast and if so, how do I adjust the time. It may be partially thawed by the time I want to start it.
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Momma Cyd says:
COOKING TIME FOR INSTANT POT TURKEY BREAST USING FROZEN MEAT:3 pounds turkey breast = 39 minutes cooking time on High Pressure with a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release3.5 pounds turkey breast = 46 minutes cooking time on High Pressure with a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release4 pounds turkey breast = 52 minutes cooking time on High Pressure with a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release4.5 pounds turkey breast = 60 minutes cooking time on High Pressure with a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release5 pounds turkey breast = 65 minutes cooking time on High Pressure with a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release
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Kim Anne says:
The paprika was overpowering . Would leave that out. I did a 3# turkey roast.
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Monica says:
I was wondering the same thing.
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Kathy Richard says:
I loved this recipe! I was in charge of cooking the turkey for Thanksgiving and was cooking for family I had not seen in a while. I didn't want a dry turkey breast and this recipe didn't let me down. Thank you for making it so easy.
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Momma Cyd says:
We are so happy that it worked for you! It's an easy way to cook a moist and tender turkey breast.
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Jill says:
Tried this this week and it was awesome!!
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Momma Cyd says:
Hi Jill, so glad you liked the IP Turkey Breast. It's so easy and delicious.
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