Instant Pot Frozen Turkey Breast

Step 1

Place frozen turkey breast under running warm water for 3 to 4 minutes to loosen gravy packet from turkey.  Place gravy packet in a medium bowl of hot water to completely thaw while seasoning turkey and sauteing vegetables.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together sage, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary and oregano.

Step 3

Drizzle olive oil over turkey breast and rub to coat breast.  Rub spice mixture evenly over turkey breast and set aside.

Step 4

Turn Instant Pot to the saute function.  Add butter and melt.  Add onions and celery and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Add chicken broth and stir to combine, scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pot.  Add turkey gravy mix and gravy packet that came with turkey breast.  Stir to combine.  Add bay leaf.  Turn off Instant Pot.

Step 6

Place trivet in bottom of pot and place seasoned turkey breast on top of trivet.

Step 7

Place the lid on pressure cooker and lock.  Steam release knob should be set on “sealing”.  Cook on manual setting (high pressure) for 50 minutes.  Allow pressure to release naturally.

Step 8

Remove turkey breast from pot and transfer to a cutting board.  Cover completely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes while you’re preparing the gravy.

Step 9

Remove trivet.  Using a large slotted spoon, remove vegetables and place in a bowl.  Remove bay leaf and discard.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth.

Step 11

Turn Instant Pot to the saute function and allow broth to come to a boil. Slowly pour in cornstarch slurry (while stirring) until desired thickness is reached (gravy will thicken as it sits).

Step 12

Remove netting from turkey and slice.  Serve with gravy.