Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey and Gravy recipe offers an effortless way to prepare tender, juicy turkey breast smothered in rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for a comforting family meal, the turkey cooks slowly alongside the creamy gravy, resulting in a deliciously moist and savory dish ideal for serving over mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Seasonings
- 3 lbs. boneless turkey breast
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. paprika
Gravy Mixture
- 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1.41 oz. Pioneer turkey gravy packet (or two 0.87 oz. packets of any other brand)
- 2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Place the boneless turkey breast inside the slow cooker pot. Evenly sprinkle the turkey with black pepper and paprika to season.
- Mix the Gravy: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, turkey gravy packet(s), and chicken broth until well combined to form the gravy mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the turkey in the slow cooker. Add the fresh thyme sprigs on top for added aroma and flavor.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6 hours. The turkey will become tender and easily shreddable after this slow cooking process.
- Shred and Mix: Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard the thyme stems before adding the shredded turkey back into the slow cooker. Stir well to coat the turkey with the gravy.
- Serve: Serve the turkey and gravy hot, ideally over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This recipe combines cooking the turkey and gravy simultaneously in the slow cooker, simplifying the process significantly.
- For best flavor, remove the fresh thyme stems before serving to avoid tough bits.
- Serving over mashed potatoes makes for a classic and comforting presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg
