This slow cooker recipe for turkey and potatoes is a delicious and easy way to prepare a complete meal with minimal effort. The tender turkey is infused with savory flavors and paired with perfectly cooked potatoes, making it a comforting and satisfying dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a wholesome and flavorful meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds turkey breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey breast.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced onion, minced garlic, halved baby potatoes, olive oil, and chicken broth. Mix well to coat the potatoes and onions.
- Pour the potato and onion mixture over the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the turkey is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Using two forks, shred the turkey breast into smaller pieces.
- Serve the shredded turkey with the cooked potatoes and onions from the slow cooker.
- You can optionally garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, for added flavor and presentation.
Interesting Facts
Cooking turkey in a slow cooker helps keep it moist and tender.
The combination of herbs and spices used in this recipe adds a delicious aroma and flavor to the turkey and potatoes.
Using boneless and skinless turkey breast cuts down on cooking time and makes it easier to shred the meat.
Leftovers from this recipe can be stored in the refrigerator and used for sandwiches or in other dishes throughout the week.