Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

Last Updated on October 24, 2026 by Mr. B

When you have a smaller holiday gathering, this Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe is a fantastic alternative to cooking a whole bird! I know a lot of families cook a massive turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but roasting just the breast is much quicker and easier for us. We actually do two for this recipe because we love having plenty of leftovers. One 6 to 8-pound unstuffed breast should be done in about two and a half hours, while two takes about three and a half!

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A turkey breast also comes out much juicer and more moist than a whole turkey. This recipe is so flavorful, tender and tasty! I can definitely tell the difference and prefer it over the sometimes dried out meat that you can get after cooking a large bird. We also prefer white meat, so nothing is going to waste.

A reminder, these ingredients are for 2 turkey breasts. If you are only making one, you can cut the ingredients in half. The oranges and celery go around the turkey and are for flavoring, so add as much as you like.

I also brined the turkey beforehand for 2 days using this recipe here. This gives you an even juicer turkey and adds more flavor. I hope you enjoy!

If you’re looking for a side dish to go with your turkey, check out this sweet potato casserole. Or make garlic mashed potatoes or this Slow Cooker Acorn Squash Recipe!

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Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe: How to Cook a Roast Turkey Breast

Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

Skip the whole bird this year and make this Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe! The perfect main dish for a smaller Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

  

• 2 6 LBS Turkey Breasts
• 1 Cup Chicken Stock
• 2 Granny Smith Apples Sliced
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 Yellow Onion Sliced
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Orange Sliced
• 2 Celery Stalks Rough Chopped
• 1 Cup Chicken Stock for pan
• Canola Oil
• Fresh Thyme
• Fresh Rosemary

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees
2. Combine everything except orange and Celery in microwave safe dish. Boil in Microwave for 5 Minutes.
3. Fill cavities with boiled mixture, rosemary and thyme.
4. Place orange slices and Celery around base of turkey breasts. Additional chicken stock and any leftover boiled mixture.
5. Coat breasts with canola Oil and rub it in. Optional use Butter instead.
6. Roast in oven uncovered at 500 degrees on lowest rack for 30 minutes.
7. Cover breasts with aluminum foil, lower temperature to 350 degrees for another 3 - 3.5 hours.
8. Let rest for 15 minutes.
9. Carve and serve.

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