20 Cozy Turkey Crockpot Recipes for Stress-Free Meals
1. Lazy Turkey Chili That Wins Potlucks
This chili simmers all day and tastes like you secretly trained with a Tex-Mex abuela.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if you’re fancy)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey in a skillet (5 min). Drain fat.
- Toss turkey, onion, pepper, tomatoes, beans, and spices into the crockpot.
- Stir, set to low, forget about it for 6–8 hours.
- Stir again, taste, add hot sauce if you’re brave.
Why You’ll Love It
My cousin once brought this to a dawat and got marriage proposals. True story. Thick, hearty, and the crockpot does 99% of the work.
2. Turkey Meatball Subs That Leak Sauce Everywhere (Worth It)
Mini meatballs + marinara + melty cheese = sloppy happiness on a bun.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- Sub rolls & provolone
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder. Roll into golf-ball meatballs.
- Pour half the marinara in the crockpot, add meatballs, top with rest of sauce.
- Cook low 6 hours.
- Stuff into toasted rolls, top with cheese, broil 2 min.
Why You’ll Love It
I burned the roof of my mouth because I couldn’t wait. Zero regrets.
3. Turkey Taco Soup You’ll Slurp Straight from the Ladle
One-pot wonder that tastes like taco night had a baby with soup season.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Toppings: avocado, tortilla strips, sour cream
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey, sprinkle taco seasoning.
- Dump everything except toppings into crockpot.
- Low 4–6 hours.
- Ladle, crush toppings on, inhale.
Why You’ll Love It
My kid asked for thirds. Thirds. That’s parenting gold.
4. Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice That Feels Like Minnesota Hugging You
Rich, herby, and the rice stays perfectly plump.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast, cubed
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (add last 30 min)
- Fresh thyme
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Throw turkey, rice, veggies, broth, thyme in crockpot.
- High 4 hours or low 7–8.
- Stir in cream last half hour. Season.
Why You’ll Love It
Tastes like upscale comfort food but costs less than a coffee.
5. Turkey Sloppy Joes That Stain Shirts (Badge of Honor)
Sweet, tangy, and impossible to eat neatly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire
- Buns
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey + onion.
- Mix in ketchup, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire.
- Low 4 hours. Stir occasionally.
- Pile on buttered buns.
Why You’ll Love It
My husband licked the spoon. Marriage saved.
6. Turkey Bolognese That Pretends It’s Fancy
Slow-simmered sauce clings to pasta like it’s in love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup milk (trust me)
- Pasta
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sauté veggies 5 min, add turkey, brown.
- Transfer to crockpot with tomatoes.
- Low 6–8 hours. Stir in milk last 30 min.
- Serve over spaghetti.
Why You’ll Love It
I once served this to Italian in-laws. They asked for seconds. Mic drop.
7. Turkey Stuffed Pepper Soup (All the Flavor, None of the Fuss)
Skip hollowing peppers—soup form is where it’s at.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup rice (uncooked)
- 3 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey, drain.
- Add everything to crockpot.
- Low 6 hours. Rice plumps magically.
Why You’ll Love It
Less dishes, same stuffed-pepper vibes. Win-win.
8. Turkey Pot Pie Stew with Biscuit Top
Creamy stew + flaky biscuits = cold-night cheat code.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast, cubed
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- Refrigerated biscuits
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine turkey, veggies, soup, milk in crockpot.
- Low 6–7 hours.
- 30 min before serving, pop biscuits on top, crack lid, high heat.
Why You’ll Love It
Biscuits steam perfectly. I cried a little.
9. Turkey BBQ Sandwiches That Rival Food Trucks
Shred-it-with-a-fork tender, sticky-sweet perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs turkey thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- Coleslaw & buns
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place turkey + onion in crockpot.
- Pour BBQ sauce over.
- Low 8 hours. Shred with forks.
- Pile on buns with slaw.
Why You’ll Love It
Tastes like summer in November. Who needs seasons?
10. Turkey Lentil Curry That Warms Your Soul
Fragrant, spicy, and stupidly easy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups broth
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey + onion.
- Add lentils, coconut milk, curry, broth to crockpot.
- Low 6 hours. Lentils melt into sauce.
Why You’ll Love It
Leftovers taste better day two. Meal-prep MVP.
11. Turkey White Bean Chili (Because Green Coriander Exists)
Lighter than red chili but punches just as hard.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cans white beans, rinsed
- 1 jar salsa verde
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Cilantro & lime
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey.
- Dump everything in crockpot.
- Low 5–6 hours.
- Finish with lime juice.
Why You’ll Love It
My vegetarian friend ate two bowls (turkey and all). Oops.
12. Turkey Sausage & Bean Stew That Tastes Like Nana’s
Rustic, smoky, and fills the house with “dinner’s ready” smells.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 4 cups broth
- Garlic & rosemary
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown sausage slices.
- Add everything to crockpot.
- Low 6 hours. Kale wilts perfectly.
Why You’ll Love It
Freezes like a dream. Future-you will high-five present-you.
13. Turkey Teriyaki Bowls You’ll Make Weekly
Sticky sauce + tender turkey = takeout who?
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast, cubed
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- Rice & broccoli
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Whisk sauce ingredients.
- Add turkey + sauce to crockpot.
- Low 4 hours.
- Serve over rice with steamed broccoli.
Why You’ll Love It
Kids fight over the last pieces. Hide some for yourself.
14. Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Soup (Yes, Really)
All the comfort, zero pie crust drama.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups beef broth
- Mashed potato flakes (for thickening)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey.
- Add veggies + broth to crockpot.
- Low 6 hours. Stir in potato flakes to thicken.
Why You’ll Love It
Tastes like childhood, but easier.
15. Turkey Enchilada Casserole That Layers Itself
Set it, forget it, scoop it.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 6 corn tortillas, torn
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can black beans
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey.
- Layer sauce, tortillas, turkey, beans, cheese in crockpot.
- Low 4 hours. Cheese bubbles like lava.
Why You’ll Love It
Scoops clean—no stuck-on mess. Miracle.
16. Turkey Pho That Heals Hangovers
Fragrant broth, rice noodles, tender turkey—pure medicine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey wings
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 ginger piece, sliced
- Star anise, cinnamon, cloves
- Rice noodles & herbs
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Char onion + ginger under broiler.
- Add turkey, spices, 8 cups water to crockpot.
- Low 8–10 hours. Strain, shred turkey.
- Add noodles 10 min before serving.
Why You’ll Love It
Smells like a Vietnamese street stall. I’m obsessed.
17. Turkey Meatloaf That Doesn’t Suck
Moist (sorry), flavorful, and slices like butter.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup ketchup + more for top
- 1 onion, grated
- Worcestershire
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix everything (hands are best).
- Shape into loaf in crockpot (use foil sling).
- Top with ketchup. High 4 hours.
Why You’ll Love It
Sandwich leftovers = lunch goals.
18. Turkey Gumbo That Tastes Like New Orleans
Dark roux hack: crockpot does the work.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey thigh, cubed
- ½ lb turkey sausage
- 1 green pepper, onion, celery (holy trinity)
- 1 can tomatoes
- Okra & file powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown meats.
- Add trinity, tomatoes, broth, spices.
- Low 7 hours. Add okra last hour.
Why You’ll Love It
Freezer-friendly. Mardi Gras in a bowl.
19. Turkey Buffalo Chili (For Spice Fiends)
Hot, tangy, and blue cheese crumbles seal the deal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 can white beans
- 1 onion, diced
- Ranch seasoning packet
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown turkey + onion.
- Add buffalo sauce, beans, seasoning, broth.
- Low 5 hours. Top with blue cheese.
Why You’ll Love It
Game-day legend. Napkins mandatory.
20. Turkey Apple Cider Stew That Screams Fall
Sweet, savory, and cider cuts the richness perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast, cubed
- 2 apples, chopped
- 2 sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Sage
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sear turkey cubes.
- Add apples, sweets, cider, spices to crockpot.
- Low 6 hours. Apples melt into sauce.
Why You’ll Love It
Tastes like autumn bottled up. I add extra cider—don’t judge.
