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Lazy Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast with Green Beans
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2-pound boneless turkey breast
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Place the turkey breast in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the lemon herb mixture over the turkey, turning the meat once so it is coated on all sides.
  • Pour the chicken broth around the turkey, not directly on top, to keep the seasoning in place.
  • Arrange the trimmed green beans around the turkey in an even layer.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove the turkey, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it. Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the turkey and green beans before serving.

Notes

If the green beans finish cooking before the turkey is done, lift them out with tongs and set them aside on a plate so they stay bright and do not become mushy. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet with a splash of broth to keep the turkey moist. For a slightly stronger herb flavor, rub half the seasoning under the skin of the turkey before placing it in the slow cooker.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Mixing Bowl, Knife