Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Thyme
Moist turkey breast roasted with fresh garlic, thyme, and rosemary for a flavorful centerpiece perfect for festive meals. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs boneless turkey breast, garlic cloves, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless turkey breast
- 6, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to create an herb paste.
- Step 2: Pat dry 4 pounds boneless turkey breast and rub the herb mixture evenly all over the surface.
- Step 3: Place the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan and pour 1 cup chicken broth into the pan to keep the meat moist.
- Step 4: Roast uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to retain juiciness and serve warm.








