Aromatic turkey is a cozy, herb-scented braise of turkey breast cubes with thyme, sage, and a bay leaf, all pressure-cooked to tenderness in chicken broth. The cooking liquid becomes an instant gravy — dinner is done in under an hour with barely any hands-on work.
Aromatic Turkey
(Total Time: 50 MIN| Serves: 8)
Ingredients:
2 pounds (907 g) Turkey Breasts, cubed
1 ½ cups Chicken Broth
2 Thyme Sprigs
1 tsp (5 ml) Garlic Powder
2 tsp (10 ml) Sage
1 tsp (5 ml) Basil
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp (5 ml) Onion Powder
Directions:
- Coat the IP with cooking spray and cook the turkey on SAUTE until browned.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Close the lid and choose the MANUAL cooking mode.
- Cook on HIGH for 25 minutes.
- Let the pressure drop on its own.
- Serve the turkey with veggies and drizzle everything with the cooking liquid.
- Enjoy!
Per Serving (Calories 250| Total Fats 18g | Net Carbs 4g | Protein 31g |Fiber: 0g)
Pro Tips
- Brown the turkey cubes first on Sauté — skipping this step leaves the meat pale and flat-tasting under pressure.
- The thyme sprigs and bay leaf do the heavy lifting; fish them out before serving so no one bites into a stem.
- Let the pressure drop naturally — a quick release would squeeze the moisture right out of the breast meat.
- Do not waste the liquid in the pot: drizzle it over the turkey and vegetables as a thin, savory jus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use turkey thighs instead of breast?
Yes, and they will be even more forgiving — thighs stay succulent under pressure and can handle the full 25 minutes without drying out.
What should I serve with aromatic turkey?
Roasted root vegetables or steamed greens are perfect — they soak up that herby cooking liquid beautifully.
Can I make it ahead?
It reheats wonderfully. Store the turkey submerged in its cooking liquid for up to 3 days so it stays moist.
Can I use water instead of chicken broth?
You can, but add an extra pinch of salt and onion powder. The broth is a big part of the savory depth here.
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Ingredients
Method
- Coat the IP with cooking spray and cook the turkey on SAUTE until browned.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Close the lid and choose the MANUAL cooking mode.
- Cook on HIGH for 25 minutes.
- Let the pressure drop on its own.
- Serve the turkey with veggies and drizzle everything with the cooking liquid.
- Enjoy! Per Serving (Calories 250| Total Fats 18g | Net Carbs 4g | Protein 31g |Fiber: 0g)
