This easy roast turkey breast with fresh rosemary and thyme is so moist and delicious! Make it for a healthy weeknight dinner, or for the holidays when you’re not cooking for a crowd.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

  1. It’s SO easy.
  2. It’s SUPER nutritious and free of nitrites, additives, and excess sodium.
  3. It’s WAY better than any pre-packaged deli turkey you’ll ever buy. Trust me.
  4. TURKEY LEFTOVERS!!!

So, let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? I’ll show you how easy it is to roast a turkey breast with my simple step-by-step tutorial.

But before we even start, you’ll need to gather some fresh rosemary {or other favorite herbs}, take a deep breath in, and inhale. Instant aromatherapy!!!

How To Make Easy Roast Turkey Breast in 5 Steps!

Easy Roast Turkey Breast w/ Fresh Rosemary and Thyme in 5 Simple Steps | Recipe is gluten free, paleo, and low FODMAP @thepsicyrd

Easy Roast Turkey Breast with Fresh Herbs

This easy roast turkey breast with fresh rosemary and thyme, is so moist and delicious! Make it for a healthy weeknight dinner, or for the holidays when you’re not cooking for a crowd.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound turkey breast , boneless, skin on
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Place turkey breast, skin side up, on a shallow baking dish or roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and cover with chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture on both sides, and underneath skin.
  • Place turkey in oven, and roast until the skin is golden brown, and thermometer reads 165 degrees F in the center of the breast. Remove the turkey at ~ 20 minute intervals to baste with drippings.
  • Remove turkey from oven when it is done, cover it with aluminum foil, and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Your cooking time and number of servings will depend on the size of your turkey breast. I used a half turkey breast which took about 45 minutes to reach 165 degrees F, and yielded 1 1/2 pounds of cooked turkey meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 191kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 355mg | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.3mg
EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Low FODMAP, Paleo
Keyword roast turkey breast
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And now, for thoseย turkey leftoversย you’ve been waiting for, I’ve got some delicious ideas from some of my favorite food bloggers to share with you. Let the feasting begin.

 

DELICIOUS TURKEY LEFTOVER RECIPES

  1. Turkey Panini with Gruyere and Cranberry Sauce
  2. Thankschiladas
  3. Crispy Turkey Tostadas
  4. Low Carb Turkey Casserole with Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Cauliflower Rice
  5. Blueberry Turkey Panzanella Salad
  6. Creamy Turkey Soup with Sage
  7. Turkey Lasagna Rolls w/ Sundried Tomatoes & Spinach
  8. Easy Chopped Superfood Saladย 
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10 Comments

  1. KalynsKitchen says:

    Yum, turkey! Thanks for including me!

  2. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says:

    Call us crazy, but we almost always go out to a restaurant for Thanksgiving (no family around), I do stock up on turkey breasts though, and we have an impromptu “Thanksgiving feasts” all winter. Love the fresh herb rub!

    1. The Spicy RD says:

      You are not crazy at all Anne! My in-laws have been hosting Thanksgiving for the past few years, so I really enjoy the day not having to get my house ready for company ๐Ÿ™‚ Love your idea of impromptu turkey feast in the winter!

  3. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says:

    This is how I do mine too- the herbs are key. And I love a liquid brine but this year might change it up and do something different. A cobb with fresh turkey sounds amazing right now. This will be so helpful to so many that don’t know where to start.

    1. The Spicy RD says:

      Ahh…Looks like I really need to try brining my next turkey ๐Ÿ™‚ The Cobb salad was delicious, and doing the happy dance that my kids loved it too!

  4. The Spicy RD says:

    It’s so OK to be in the middle Min ๐Ÿ™‚ I have never brined a turkey before, but I have heard lots of good things about this method. And your recipe? Thrilled to share, and even more thrilled to eat it!!!

  5. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says:

    I am A but I desperately want to be a B – I’m vowing that I’m making Thanksgiving dinner a few times a year (granted a scaled down version) so I can enjoy leftovers more often – pinning for sure!

    1. The Spicy RD says:

      Yes! Scaled down year-round Thanksgiving dinner sounds like a fabulous idea to me ๐Ÿ™‚ I have a recipe for stuffing coming next week, so stay tuned, and have a wonderful weekend!

  6. Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog says:

    I confess. I am NOT a turkey lover. Never have been. I like a little bit of it after Thanksgiving in a sandwich with lots of salt, pepper and mustard… but #ThatsIt ๐Ÿ™

    That said, I know I’m the odd many out. So I can’t wait to share this guide. Great resource!!

    1. The Spicy RD says:

      Thanks so much for sharing Regan!! I love roast turkey sandwiches too w/ just a little salt and pepper. Not sure about the mustard though ๐Ÿ™‚