Best 7 Slow Cooker Italian Turkey Dinner Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable slow cooker Italian turkey dinners! If you're looking to indulge in a flavorful and hassle-free meal, you've come to the right place. This culinary journey will take you through a variety of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the succulent flavors of turkey and the vibrant herbs and spices of Italian cuisine. With minimal prep and maximum taste, these slow cooker Italian turkey dinners are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy the convenience of a one-pot meal that delivers a taste of Italy right to your dinner table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN TURKEY-RICE DINNER



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Add something tasty to your family's Italian dinner with this slow-cooked dish that features turkey, rice and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium carrots, shredded (2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/3 cup water
4 turkey thighs (8 to 12 oz each), skin removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup shredded Italian-style six-cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix carrots, celery, bell pepper, basil and water. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper; place on vegetable mixture.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  • Remove turkey from cooker. Stir rice and oregano into vegetable mixture; return turkey to cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
  • Remove turkey from cooker. Stir cheese into rice mixture until melted. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 235 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 65 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN TURKEY DINNER



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Add something flavorful to your family's Italian dinner tonight! Make this delicious slow cooked turkey and zucchini, mixed with tomato paste - a wonderful meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bone-in turkey thighs (about 1 1/2 lb), skin removed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups sliced zucchini

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place turkey thighs. In small bowl, mix tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic. Pour over turkey.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • About 25 minutes before serving, cook couscous in water as directed on package. Increase heat setting on slow cooker to High. Stir zucchini into tomato mixture. Cover; cook about 20 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender.
  • To serve, remove bones from turkey. Stir gently to break up turkey. Serve over couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKED TURKEY DINNER



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Moist turkey and tender vegetables are coated in a quick-to-fix gravy that gets a head start from canned soup and broth.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), cut into fourths
4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
4 turkey thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons onion soup mix (dry)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and carrots in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place turkey on vegetables.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in medium bowl; pour over turkey.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 65 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg

ITALIAN TURKEY SANDWICHES



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I hope you enjoy these tasty turkey sandwiches as much as our family does. The recipe makes plenty, so it's great for potlucks. Plus, the leftovers are just as good. -Carol Riley, Ossian, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h10m

Yield 12 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bone-in turkey breast (6 pounds), skin removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
12 kaiser or hard rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place turkey breast in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Add onion and green pepper. , Combine the chili sauce, vinegar, oregano and bouillon; pour over turkey and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until turkey is tender., Shred turkey with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll. Freeze option: Place cooled meat and its juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 49g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN TURKEY SANDWICHES(SLOW COOKER RECIPE)



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Make and share this Italian Turkey Sandwiches(Slow Cooker Recipe) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h5m

Yield 2 pounds, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs bone in turkey breast, skin removed
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 tablespoon beef bouillon
12 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • combine everything in slow cooker on cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • shred turkey with fork and discard bone.
  • serve in buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 559.4, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 21.4

TURKEY DINNER IN THE SLOW COOKER



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This recipe is one from The Fall cookbook Swap;one of the books Sydney Mike sent me I bought some Turkey Breast Fillets from M&M but you can make this recipe with boneless turkey or chicken breast. A one pot meal so handy to have ready when you come home.I always have a jar of this mixture in my pantry that I use instead of soup. Recipe #184827

Provided by Sageca

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 turkey breast
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
6 small potatoes
6 mushrooms, cut in half
1 teaspoon onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper
10 ounces cream of chicken soup (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In 4 quart slow cooker place onions, carrots, mushrooms and potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with onion soup powder.
  • Meanwhile cut turkey or chicken in large chunks;sprinkle with poultry seasoning.
  • Spray skillet with Pam; when hot, brown poultry a few minutes.
  • Place on top of vegetables. add salt and pepper.
  • Cover with soup mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1121.8, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 367.9, Sodium 383, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 130.6

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF IN THE SLOW-COOKER



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I love, love, love meatloaf! I am constantly looking for the best recipe! This is one of many and absolutely delicious! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. :) Found on Parents.com

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h40m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (20 7/8 ounce) package ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus (divided)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Press a 24-inch long piece of nonstick aluminum foil into an oval slow cooker bowl, with nonstick side facing up, so that it is flush with bowl and ends hang out over sides.
  • In a large bowl, gently stir together turkey, onion, green pepper, egg, garlic, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic salt and black pepper. Place meatloaf mixture in slow cooker and form into a 9 x 5-inch log. Cover and cook on HIGH 2-1/2 hours or on LOW 4-1/2 hours or until internal temperature registers 160° on an instant read thermometer.
  • About 30 minutes before cooking is complete, place remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce in a small bowl and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmean cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Pour tomato sauce mixture over meatloaf; cover and continue to cook another 30 minutes.
  • Carefully lift meatloaf out of slow cooker using foil cradle and place on a cutting board. Using two long offset spatulas, carefully lift meatloaf off of foil and place on serving dish. Discard foil and any liquid and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 443.5, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 17.5

Tips for Making the Best Slow Cooker Italian Turkey Dinner

- Choose a turkey breast or turkey tenderloin that is no more than 4 pounds. - Trim off any excess fat from the turkey. - Season the turkey with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. - Place the turkey in the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients. - Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. - Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. - Serve the turkey with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or stuffing.

Conclusion: Enjoy a Delicious and Convenient Italian Dinner

This slow cooker Italian turkey dinner is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a comforting meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and healthy dinner that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a stress-free and flavorful meal, give this slow cooker Italian turkey dinner a try.

Additional Tips:

- For a more flavorful turkey, marinate it in the Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - If you don't have Italian dressing, you can substitute a mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning. - Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the slow cooker along with the turkey. - Serve the turkey with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, or roasted vegetables.

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