Description

This comforting slow cooker recipe features tender turkey in a creamy, herbed sauce served over silky cauliflower mash. It’s a lighter, high-protein, low-carb twist on classic comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs turkey breast or turkey tenderloins (skinless, boneless)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or turkey broth)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped)
1 tsp dried parsley (or 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
4 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat or reduced-fat)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain, or substitute sour cream)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk (optional, for thinning sauce)
1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into florets
2 tbsp cream cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
1/4 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Chives, sliced (optional garnish)
Paprika, for color (optional garnish)

Instructions

Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels and season both sides with half the salt and pepper.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker. Lay the turkey breast on top.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, Dijon mustard, thyme, and parsley. Pour over turkey.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours, until turkey is tender and reaches 165°F.
Once turkey is cooked, remove and shred with two forks.
Whisk together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, butter, and milk in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker juices, then return shredded turkey and mix well. Add a splash of milk if needed to thin the sauce.
While turkey cooks, steam cauliflower florets in a medium saucepan with 1 cup water until fork-tender (about 12-15 minutes). Drain well.
Transfer hot cauliflower to a food processor. Add cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic powder, and remaining salt and pepper. Blend until silky smooth, adding milk as needed for desired consistency.
If turkey sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes. If mash is runny, add more cream cheese and blend again.
To serve, spoon cauliflower mash onto plates, top with creamy turkey mixture, and garnish with parsley, chives, or paprika.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the turkey before slow cooking. Always drain cauliflower well for the mash. Use a food processor for the smoothest mash, or mash by hand for a rustic texture. This recipe is naturally gluten-free; double-check broth and Dijon for allergens. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and plant-based milk. Leftovers store well and flavors deepen overnight.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups turkey and 1 cup mash
Calories: 340
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 600
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 4
Protein: 35

Keywords: slow cooker, turkey, cauliflower mash, low carb, high protein, comfort food, gluten free, easy dinner, healthy, creamy, meal prep