Free up your oven with this delicious slow cooker turkey and stuffing recipe that will give you all the best seasonal flavors!
When you think of Thanksgiving, easy recipes probably don’t come to mind. However, there’s nothing easier than a crockpot turkey. You’ll want to save this recipe card and make it for years to come. Plus, you can use the leftover turkey for so many different turkey recipes. Whether you’re having a big party or small gathering this Thanksgiving, this crock pot turkey is sure to be a hit.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make this turkey and stuffing recipe in the slow cooker, you will need the following ingredients:
- Turkey Breast
- Herb seasoned stuffing
- Fresh mushrooms (optional)
- Onion
- Celery
- Apple
- Olive oil
- Poultry seasoning
- Salt
- Dried safe
- Black pepper
- Turkey gravy
- Cream of mushroom soup
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing
- Start by getting out your slow cooker and spraying it down with nonstick cooking spray.
- Once the slow cooker is prepared, place the turkey breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Using a large bowl, mix together the herb seasoned stuffing, fresh mushrooms, chopped onion, sliced celery, diced apple, olive oil, poultry seasoning, salt, dried sage, black pepper, turkey gravy, and a can of cream of mushroom soup.
- After that is well combined, spread it over top of the turkey breast and place the top on.
- Cook it all on low for 4-6 hours, and once that is done serve it with your favorite sides.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Slow cookers can get a toasty on the bottom and burn food occasionally. Therefore, do not forget to spray down the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. You could also try these slow cooker liners.
- If you prefer to use chicken breasts rather than turkey breasts, you can. Cooking times are about the same.
- If you don’t happen to have poultry seasoning at home and you can’t find it at the grocery store, take a look at RawSpiceBar’s Best Poultry Seasoning Substitute suggestions.
How to Store Leftover Turkey
Leftover turkey should be cooled down as quickly as possible. The more surface area that is exposed to cold air, the faster your turkey will cool. A whole turkey in a large container will take too long to cool down to a safe temperature, which will give bacteria a chance to multiple.
- In the Refrigerator: Place in an airtight container and place in the the refrigerator. Leftover turkey can store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- In the Freezer: Once cooled, place your turkey flat in an airtight freezer bag. Label your bag with the date. Turkey stored in the freezer will last up 3 months. Thaw in a refrigerator, and use within 1 day of thawing.
- Reheating: Our favorite way to reheat leftover turkey is to warm it on a nonstick pen to give it some extra crispiness. You can also reheat in the oven at 350℉ for 12 to 15 minutes. When reheating in the microwave, heat for 1 to 2 minutes checking every 30 seconds. Try not to overheat your turkey, it can become dry and hard.
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Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Recipe
Free up your oven with this delicious slow cooker turkey and stuffing recipe that will give you all the best seasonal flavors!
Serving servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey breast, (if you don't have turkey, you can always substitute chicken)
- 5 cups herb seasoned stuffing
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional- but they are delicious!)
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
- 1 apple, finely diced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces turkey gravy, (from a jar)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Spray the inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place turkey breast in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a large separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
- Spread over turkey breast in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Notes
- Slow cookers can get a toasty on the bottom and burn food occasionally. Therefore, do not forget to spray down the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. You could also try these slow cooker liners.
- If you prefer to use chicken breasts rather than turkey breasts, you can. Cooking times are about the same.
- If you don’t happen to have poultry seasoning at home and you can’t find it at the grocery store, take a look at RawSpiceBar’s Best Poultry Seasoning Substitute suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 798 kcal · Carbohydrates: 72 g · Protein: 39 g · Fat: 40 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 65 mg · Sodium: 2671 mg · Potassium: 758 mg · Fiber: 9 g · Sugar: 13 g · Vitamin A: 934 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 119 mg · Iron: 4 mg
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My husband is allergic to mushrooms. Do you think (or have you ever) I could substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a different cream of soup? I was thinking specifically cream of celery or chicken.
Thanks!