Cook your turkey like a pot roast! This simple low-carb Dutch oven turkey breast keeps it moist and infuses it with flavor.
Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
Did you know that you can make a turkey in a Dutch oven? It’s one of the easiest ways to prepare a turkey dinner for a family of four (or more, depending on the size of the turkey breast).
This is one of my favorite ways to make turkey, even for Thanksgiving. When you cook the turkey breast roast, you don’t have to thaw a huge bird, clean it, or worry about basting it.
This Dutch oven turkey breast turns out so flavorful, so moist, and so perfect! It’s made with fresh herbs and a mirepoix base, so all that flavor seeps deep into the meat.
Plus, it’s ready in just two hours. Trust me, this will become your favorite way to make turkey for Thanksgiving.
Low-Carb Turkey Roast
Turkey is a low-fat, pure source of protein. It’s one of the best things that you can eat on the keto diet and if you need to cut back on your macros, just don’t eat the veggies.
What are the best herbs and spices to use on a turkey? I like the classic combination of rosemary and thyme.
I used the dried versions and it turned out really delicious. But if you have fresh herbs, use them!
Sage is another popular choice for turkey. And if you want to add a little bit of heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top.
Cook the turkey in either chicken or turkey broth. If you don’t have either one, then vegetable broth will work too.
Dutch Oven Roast Turkey
For this recipe, I suggest using a large Dutch oven. You need room for the meat, vegetables, and broth, without it boiling over.
If you’re going to use a smaller one, use fewer ingredients. This is the perfect way to make a bunch of food that you can eat later on in the week.
Use the leftover turkey on top of your salad, mix it into a cauliflower rice stir fry, or add it to a soup. There are so many options!
What To Eat With Turkey
This Dutch oven turkey breast is the perfect entree for a low-carb Thanksgiving dinner. Serve it with your favorite keto-friendly side dishes.
I suggest making some keto sausage stuffing, keto cauliflower stuffing and some loaded cauliflower mash! For dessert, make some no-bake keto pecan pie bars.
It’s really simple to make low-carb Thanksgiving feats everyone can eat together.
How To Store Turkey
This is the perfect meal to make ahead of time. Store the turkey breast and vegetables in an airtight food storage container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Then, reheat everything in the dutch oven right before you serve it.
Low-Carb Dutch Oven Turkey Breast Recipe
Here are the ingredients (and step by step pictures) you’ll need to make this low-carb Dutch oven turkey breast recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- Turkey Breast
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Cloves
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Chicken Broth
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the turkey roast dry with paper towels, then rub it all over with olive oil or melted butter. Season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
In a large Dutch oven, scatter the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery at the bottom. Pour in the broth.
Put the lid on and cook in the oven for 1.5-2 hours, or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Slice and serve with the vegetables on the side.
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Low-Carb Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
Cook your turkey like a pot roast! This simple low-carb Dutch oven turkey breast keeps it moist and infuses it with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Turkey Breast about 3-4 pounds
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil or melted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 medium Onion quartered
- 2 Carrots chopped
- 2 Celery Sticks chopped
- 1 cup Chicken Broth or turkey broth
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Pat the turkey roast dry with paper towels, then rub it all over with olive oil or melted butter. Season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
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In a large Dutch oven, scatter the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery at the bottom. Pour in the broth.
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Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until turkey reaches 165F.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 575 Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Turkey Recipes
If you enjoyed this moist and flavorful low-carb Dutch oven turkey breast recipe, here are some more recipes you can make with turkey. From ground turkey to the whole bird, there are so many different ways to cook it.
