Slow Cooker Turkey Broccoli Alfredo with Mozzarella

This slow cooker turkey breast and broccoli dinner is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it comfort food. Just layer the turkey, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, mozzarella, and garlic herb butter in the crock, then walk away.

Hours later, you're rewarded with tender, shreddable turkey and vibrant broccoli in a rich, cheesy sauce. Serve it over al dente penne for a complete meal that feels like a Sunday supper, even on a busy weeknight.

This recipe turns simple ingredients into a creamy, satisfying dinner with almost no effort. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming lean turkey breast into fork-tender bites and melding the sauce into a velvety, cheesy blanket.

Broccoli stays bright and tender, and the garlic herb butter adds a savory depth that ties everything together. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a meal the whole family will love. It's perfect for those days when you want a home-cooked dinner without hovering over the stove.

Ingredients

Why this recipe works

Slow cooking turkey breast on low heat keeps it exceptionally moist and tender. The gentle, prolonged heat breaks down the meat's fibers without drying it out, so it shreds easily and stays juicy. The cream of chicken soup creates a rich, savory base that thickens slightly as it cooks, coating every piece of turkey and broccoli in flavor.

The combination of mozzarella and garlic herb butter adds a luxurious, creamy texture and a fragrant, savory note that elevates the simple ingredients. Cooking everything together in one pot allows the flavors to meld and develop, creating a cohesive, comforting dish. The pasta, added at the end, soaks up the sauce and makes the meal complete.

Notes and substitutions

Choose a boneless, skinless turkey breast that's about 2 pounds. If you can only find a larger one, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Fresh broccoli florets work best here; frozen ones can become mushy.

Use whole-milk mozzarella for the creamiest melt, and don't skip the garlic herb butter—it's a flavor booster that makes the sauce sing.

This recipe is very forgiving. If you don't have garlic herb butter, use regular butter mixed with a pinch of garlic powder and dried herbs.

Condensed cream of chicken soup is the classic choice, but cream of mushroom soup also works well. For a lighter sauce, use reduced-fat soup and part-skim mozzarella, though the texture will be slightly less rich.

• turkey breast: boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (adjust cooking time if using thighs)
• cream of chicken soup: cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor
• garlic herb butter: regular butter mixed with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp dried herbs
• penne: any short pasta like rotini, fusilli, or farfalle

Equipment

• 6-quart slow cooker
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large pot for pasta
• Colander
• Cutting board
• Chef's knife