Slow Cooker Turkey à la King

This slow cooker turkey à la king turns simple ingredients into a rich, comforting dinner. Tender turkey breast, sweet peas, and carrots simmer in a creamy sauce seasoned with poultry seasoning.

Just toss everything into the crockpot and let it cook while you go about your day. It's an easy, hands-off meal that feels special enough for a Sunday supper but simple enough for a weeknight.

Turkey à la king is a classic American comfort food, and this slow cooker version makes it even easier. The slow cooker gently cooks the turkey until it's fork-tender, while the cream of chicken soup and broth create a velvety sauce that coats every piece.

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is perfect for busy days. Serve it over rice, noodles, or toasted bread for a complete meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

Why this recipe works

The slow cooker's low, steady heat is ideal for turkey breast. It breaks down the meat's fibers gently, resulting in tender, juicy chunks without the risk of drying out. The long cooking time also allows the flavors of the poultry seasoning, peas, and carrots to meld into the sauce, creating a deeply savory and comforting dish.

Using condensed cream of chicken soup as the base of the sauce is a shortcut that works beautifully. It's already seasoned and thickened, so it turns into a rich, creamy sauce with minimal effort.

The addition of chicken broth thins it just enough to coat the ingredients evenly. This method delivers the taste of a slow-simmered stew with a fraction of the work.

Notes and substitutions

Turkey breast is the best choice here because it stays moist during the long cooking time. If using a whole turkey breast, cut it into uniform chunks so they cook evenly. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs in its place. For a more flavorful sauce, use a good-quality chicken broth and a poultry seasoning blend that you like.

Frozen peas and carrots are convenient and hold up well in the slow cooker. If you prefer fresh vegetables, add them at the beginning as well; they will soften during cooking.

The cream of chicken soup can be swapped for cream of mushroom or a homemade cream sauce if you prefer. This dish is versatile and forgiving, so feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.

• turkey breast: boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
• cream of chicken soup: cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor
• frozen peas: fresh or thawed peas, added in the last 30 minutes
• diced carrots: baby carrots, sliced, or frozen carrot coins

Equipment

• Slow cooker (6-quart)
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cutting board
• Chef's knife