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July 23, 2026

Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy

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Just rub it with butter and spices, pour in a cup of chicken broth, and cook on high pressure for half an hour, and your turkey will be tender and juicy. All it takes is a quick toss under the broiler to brown the skin. And if you thicken the juice left in the pot with a little cornstarch in water, you’ll have a delicious golden sauce to go with it.

What if my turkey breast is larger or smaller than the recipe?

A good rule of thumb is to cook it for 6 to 8 minutes per pound if it’s fresh. And always a natural release. You should check the turkey with a digital thermometer once it is done to make sure the temperature is a minimum of 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast.

What side dishes go well with Instant Pot Turkey Breast?

Anything you like with your Thanksgiving turkey will also go with this. For a starch, try mashed or baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, or my Easy Crockpot Stuffing. And since you don’t need to wait until November to serve this dish, you can add any vegetables that are in season!

Instant Pot Turkey Breast - Ingredients on the table

How to make Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy

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  1. In a bowl mix your spices, set aside. Rub the turkey breast with butter and then sprinkle and rub in the spice mix.Instant Pot Turkey Breast - Turkey breast with butter and herb rubbed on the outside
  2. Pour your chicken broth into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place your turkey on the insert and place in an Instant Pot.Instant Pot Turkey Breast - Pressure Cooker Trivet Turkey Breast
  3. Cook on high pressure for 24 minutes then allow to release naturally. You should check the turkey with a digital thermometer once it is done to make sure the temperature is a minimum of 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast. Remove the turkey and place on a baking sheet and roast until golden brown.
  4. Now let’s make the sauce! Remove the liquid and strain, place back in the Instant Pot. To make sauce sauté and wait until your liquid is boiling.
    Mix cornstarch and water and whisk into liquid and beat until thick.Instant Pot Turkey Breast - Served on a blue plate with green beans and mashed potatoes
TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS INSTANT POT TURKEY BREAST AND SAUCE

instant pot: This 6qt Instant Pot pressure cooker is always my choice!
Digital thermometer: This thermometer measures a temperature range of -58 °F ~ 572 °F (-50 °C ~ 300 °C), with an accuracy of ±0.9 °F; Perfect for indoor outdoor cooking, grilling, BBQ, etc.
Measuring cups and spoons: The “ml” and cup sizes of each cup have passed a clearly engraved mark, and you can quickly identify the scale of the cup according to the color of the handle.

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