Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetables

Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetables
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    8 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Transform humble turkey thighs into a deeply flavorful and nourishing stew with this slow cooker recipe. Earthy vegetables meld together in a rich broth, creating a comforting one-pot meal that's both simple to prepare and satisfying to savor.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    127 mg
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    37 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    888 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Season the turkey thigh cubes generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place them in the bottom of a slow cooker. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Pour the diced tomatoes (with their juice) evenly over the turkey. Layer the drained artichoke hearts on top of the tomatoes. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Add the cubed parsnips, baby carrots, yellow squash, and green bell pepper to the slow cooker. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Pour in enough chicken broth to just cover the vegetables and turkey. Crumble the chicken bouillon cubes into the broth. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the turkey is very tender and easily shredded with a fork. (8-10 hours)

06

Step

During the last hour of cooking, stir in the drained garbanzo beans. This allows them to heat through without becoming overly mushy. (2 minutes)

07

Step

Before serving, stir in the fresh dill. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot. (2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, brown the turkey thigh cubes in a skillet with a little olive oil before adding them to the slow cooker. This adds depth and complexity to the final dish.
Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking. Other great additions include mushrooms, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or kale.
If you don't have fresh dill, dried dill can be used. Use about 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill for every teaspoon of fresh dill.
Serve this comforting stew over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. It's also delicious on its own with a side of crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful broth.

Autumn Keebler

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Katherine Hahn

    Next time, I'll try browning the turkey first. I think it would add even more flavor.

  • Carrie Waters

    I doubled the recipe and froze half for later. It reheated beautifully.

  • Christopher Armstrong

    This is a great way to use up leftover vegetables from the week.

  • Leopold Koss

    I used bone-in turkey thighs. I cooked it for 9 hours on low and the meat just fell off the bone!

  • Emily Schinner

    I added some chopped celery and a bay leaf for extra flavor. It turned out great!

  • Joshua Koepp

    I didn't have any parsnips, so I used potatoes instead. It was still really good.

  • Benton Erdman

    I made this for a potluck, and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper!

  • Jackeline Auer

    This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it, and I loved that it was mostly hands-off.

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