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Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast

Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast turns a solidly frozen roast into tender, juicy slices infused with herby sage, rosemary, and thyme. The vegetables and apple create a subtly sweet, aromatic base that finishes into a smooth, rich gravy. It’s a convenient centerpiece for holidays or weeknight dinners when you want comforting turkey flavor without the long oven roast.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook1 hr 10 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

55 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
52 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
26 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
94 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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40
Heart Health
66
Metabolic
54
Digestive
32
Inflammatory
61
Performance
54
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Turn on a multi-cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and select the Saute function.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in the pot.

  3. 3

    Saute the onion, apple, and celery until the onion and celery are slightly translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

  5. 5

    Add the gravy mix and stir until it dissolves.

  6. 6

    Combine kosher salt, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, sage, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

  7. 7

    Rub the mixture onto the turkey breast.

  8. 8

    Lower a trivet into the pot and place the seasoned turkey on top.

  9. 9

    Close and lock the lid.

  10. 10

    Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 50 minutes.

  11. 11

    Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  12. 12

    Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

  13. 13

    Mix the water and quick-mixing flour together slowly in a bowl until the slurry is smooth.

  14. 14

    Unlock the lid and open the pot, then transfer the turkey to a plate.

  15. 15

    Strain the liquid from the pot, return it to the pot, and select the Saute function.

  16. 16

    Bring it to a boil.

  17. 17

    Slowly stir in the slurry until the gravy thickens to your liking.

  18. 18

    Slice the turkey and serve with the gravy.

About This Recipe

Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 439.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 15 is above.
How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast?
About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 439.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 18 steps.
Is Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast healthy?
Pressure Cooker Frozen Turkey Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 439.52 calories and 47.2 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2719.3 mg (118% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.2 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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