Craving comfort food without the fuss? This 5-Ingredient Turkey Stuffing Slow Cooker Casserole is your new best friend. With straightforward prep and one pot doing all the work, you’ll have a hearty dinner on the table in a snap. Whether you’re clearing out leftover turkey or just hankering for something cozy, this casserole delivers big on flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or cubed
- 1 box (6 oz) dry stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and corn)
Instructions
To bring this meal together, begin by preparing your slow cooker with a light coat of cooking spray. Arrange half of the shredded turkey on the bottom, then layer on half the frozen vegetables. Sprinkle them with half of the dry stuffing mix. Repeat this layering once more – turkey, veggies, then stuffing. This ensures every bite is abundant with the savory essence of turkey and the comforting texture of classic stuffing.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and broth until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered turkey, vegetables, and stuffing. The soup-broth blend will keep the casserole moist while it slow cooks, melding the flavors into a cohesive, delicious whole.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for about four hours. If you need dinner sooner, you can set it to high for approximately two hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the stuffing is toothsome yet tender, and the layers are fully heated through. Lift the lid carefully, give it a gentle stir, and serve immediately.
This 5-Ingredient Turkey Stuffing Slow Cooker Casserole is perfect for anyone looking for a simple, go-to comfort meal with minimal prep. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover turkey, and the ingredients are easy to swap – you could use chicken instead of turkey, or substitute cream of chicken soup if that’s what you have on hand.
For those mindful of sodium, opt for low-sodium broth and reduced-salt stuffing mix. However you customize it, the warm, nostalgic flavors make it a dish you’ll rely on all year round.
Nathaniel Lee is an avid cook, drawing on his decades of home cooking and fine dining experience. He is a contributing chef at Mashed, and his recipes and contributions have been featured in Tasting Table, Edible Arrangements, Insanely Good Recipes, and The Daily Meal.
