Description
Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines tender ground turkey, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also delivers a delightful blend of flavors that everyone will love. With minimal effort, you can create a warm and satisfying dinner that fills the kitchen with an inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to the slow cooker. Add rice, bell peppers, frozen peas and carrots, spices, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until everything is tender.
- Stir gently before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg