Slow Cooker Turkey Tetrazzini - Leftover Turkey Recipe
Take leftover turkey from zero to out-of-this world with this creamy and delicious slow cooker pasta dish. Tender, cooked turkey paired with mushrooms, peas, and pasta in a deliciously flavored cream sauce will please everyone at your table.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 525kcal
Equipment
- cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 2 - 2½ cups cooked turkey meat chopped or shredded
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth or turkey broth
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 8 oz linguine fresh or frozen, not dried pasta
- ½ cup cream
- 1½ cup frozen peas
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, plus more for garnish
- parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- To a greased slow cooker, add 2 - 2½ cups cooked turkey meat, 8 oz mushrooms, 1 small onion , 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 cups chicken broth. and stir to combine
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours
- 15 - 30 minutes prior to serving, add 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 1½ cup frozen peas, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Temper ½ cup cream by stiring some of the hot liquid from the slow cooker into it. Then add in into your slow cooker.
- Stir all contents of slow cooker to combine
- Gently pull apart 8 oz linguine and stir it into the mixture. Try to submerge as much of the noodles as possible.
- Continue cooking until all cheese has fully melted and pasta is cooked through
- Garnish with parsley (and more cheese if desired) and enjoy!
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Notes
Half and half can be used in place of cream
See above write up for serving and storing suggestions along with other tips for making a great meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1352IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg
