Instant Pot Frozen Turkey Breast

Ingredients and Weight:

• Frozen turkey breast (bone-in): 4-5 pounds
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
• Garlic cloves (minced): 2
• Onion (chopped): 1
• Carrots (peeled and chopped): 2
• Celery (chopped): 2
• Chicken broth: 4 cups
• Bay leaves: 2
• Fresh thyme: 2 sprigs
• Salt and black pepper: to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60-80 minutes (depending on the size of the turkey breast)

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Remove the turkey breast from the freezer and let it thaw for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot on the "Sauté" setting.
3. Add the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, add the bay leaves and thyme sprigs, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Place the turkey breast on a trivet or steamer basket and insert it into the Instant Pot.
6. Secure the lid and set the pot to "Manual" mode for 60 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release.
8. Remove the turkey breast from the pot and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving (4 ounces of turkey breast)
• Protein: 30 grams
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy turkey breast
• Savory and flavorful broth
• Perfect for a festive American Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner

User Comments:

• "This recipe was so easy to make and the turkey breast turned out perfectly moist and delicious."
• "I love that I could use a frozen turkey breast and it still turned out amazing."
• "The broth was so flavorful, I used it to make gravy for the potatoes."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to thaw the turkey breast for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
• If you don't have a trivet or steamer basket, you can place the turkey breast directly in the broth.
• Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes before performing a quick release. This will help prevent the turkey from overcooking.