Description
Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With tender turkey thighs simmered in a savory broth alongside fluffy long-grain rice, this dish envelops you in warmth and nostalgia. Easy to prepare and customize, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and family gatherings alike. The enticing aroma fills your home, making it hard to resist seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs turkey thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Optionally sear the turkey thighs in a skillet until browned.
- Place turkey thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker; layer with chopped veggies and seasonings.
- Pour chicken broth over everything until it covers the turkey. Add rice on top without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the turkey is tender.
- Shred the turkey and return it to the pot; stir gently. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg