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Slow Cooker Turkey Meat with Garlic and Herbs

Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Meat with Garlic and Herbs for Juicy Flavor

This Slow Cooker Turkey Meat with Garlic and Herbs delivers tender, juicy flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Meat
  • 2 pounds Ground turkey Choose lean or regular for best flavor and juiciness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme Chopped.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Slow Cooker Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Directions
  1. Brown Turkey: Place ground turkey in a hot, lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat, cooking 4–5 minutes until edges are golden brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add Sauce: Pour the fragrant sauce evenly over turkey meat in cooker, ensuring vibrant herbs and glossy liquid coat every morsel.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours (or High 3–4 hours) until tender and juicy.
  5. Finish & Serve: Remove bay leaves, then stir gently to incorporate sauce evenly. Let the turkey rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon zest.

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