Description
Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice is a hearty, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With tender turkey thighs simmered to perfection alongside fluffy rice and a medley of aromatic vegetables, this dish fills your home with delightful scents and brings everyone together around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, it can be customized to suit your family’s tastes while delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs turkey thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop onions and carrots; mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Layer in slow cooker: Place turkey thighs at the bottom. Top with sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, rice, thyme, paprika, and broth.
- Add liquid: Ensure all ingredients are covered with chicken broth.
- Cook: Cover and set on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add peas: Stir in frozen peas about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg