Slow Cooker Turkey Recipes
The secret to tender, juicy turkey meat? It’s cooking it low and slow of course! Here you’ll find a collection of easy, healthy slow cooker turkey recipes, including the perfect turkey breast plus simple and delicious ground turkey recipes.
About these Turkey Recipes
Turkey is one of those ingredients that people sometimes shy away from using because it has a tendency to dry out during cooking.
But turkey is not only healthy, but also super versatile, so it’s time to discover a way to tender, juicy turkey meat.
And that’s cooking it low and slow in the crockpot, which is the perfect method to get juicy, tender meat every time, all with less effort, less mess, and less stress.
TIP: You can use ground turkey in the crock pot and get great results! Cooking the meat low & slow keeps the meat tender and moist, and lets all the flavors have time to come together.
That’s why I’m sharing the best way to cook turkey in the slow cooker!
Slow cooking works for a surprising variety of turkey dishes – like healthy soups, chilis, tacos, meatballs and even homemade healthy sloppy joe’s.
Plus, it’s a great way to cook turkey breast so it’s moist and juicy, making it a perfect option for Thanksgiving, or anytime you want a low-fuss way of cooking it.
Tip: To defrost a turkey breast, place in on a plate in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 to 2 days, or until completely thawed.
These Recipes Are…
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast (Easy & Juicy!)
Ingredients: boneless turkey breast, spices, butter, flour/gluten-free four.
Diced Turkey Recipes (for Leftover Turkey!)
Crockpot Turkey Soup
Ingredients: cooked turkey, chicken stock, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt
Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Ingredients: ground turkey, canned beans, bell peppers, onion, sweet potato, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices.
Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili (+ 30-Minute Stovetop Option)
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, garlic, cumin, chipotle peppers, apples, tomato sauce, lime juice, and other seasonings
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Paleo Chili
Ingredients: ground turkey, pumpkin puree, bell pepper, tomato paste, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, lime juice and other spices
Easy Crockpot Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients: ground turkey, marinara sauce, basil, spinach, onion, garlic powder, nutritional yeast and salt.
Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients: ground turkey, grated onion, almond flour (or oat flour), nutritional yeast, granulated garlic powder, cayenne pepper sauce, butter (traditional or dairy-free) and salt
Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato sauce, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic powder, paprika and salt
Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes
Ingredients: ground turkey, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, onions, red bell peppers, water and salt.
Turkey Soup Recipes
Crockpot Turkey Soup
Ingredients: cooked turkey, chicken stock, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt
Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: ground turkey (or ground beef), onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, stock, spinach, Italian seasoning and other spices
Crockpot Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb 93% lean dark meat ground turkey
- 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp mild chili powder
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup peeled and diced sweet potato
- 1 (15-oz) can no-sugar added tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp hot sauce, optional
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Easy Guacamole
- Chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, sour cream, cheese, chips
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, then stir, breaking the ground turkey apart with a wooden spoon.
- Allow the turkey to brown on one side, about 4-5 minutes, then stir to flip the turkey. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and additional ½ teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
- Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the turkey is browned and the onion and pepper are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully transfer the turkey, onion, and bell pepper mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the sweet potato, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
- Uncover, stir, and add the lime juice and hot sauce if using. Taste and add additional salt or hot sauce if desired. Serve with toppings of your choice.
