Slow-Cooker Herbed Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole (Cooking for 2)

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Slow-Cooker Herbed Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole (Cooking for 2)
405 min.
2
472kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Slow-Cooker Herbed Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole, a perfect dish for two! This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a cozy lunch or a satisfying main course. Imagine the aroma of crispy bacon mingling with tender turkey and fresh vegetables, all simmering together in your slow cooker, creating a warm and inviting meal that will make your taste buds dance.

With a cooking time of just over 6 hours, this casserole allows you to set it and forget it, freeing you up to enjoy your day while it slowly transforms into a hearty dish. The combination of wild rice and creamy sour cream adds a rich texture, while the herbs and spices elevate the flavors to new heights. Each serving is a comforting blend of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates, ensuring you feel satisfied and nourished.

Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish or a main course that will impress, this Slow-Cooker Herbed Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So grab your slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ounces turkey breast tenderloins cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 0.3 cup carrots chopped
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • 1.8 cups chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • 0.1 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 cup rice wild rinsed uncooked drained
  • 0.5 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 8-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in turkey. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is brown. Stir in celery, carrot and onion. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.
  2. In 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix turkey mixture and remaining ingredients except sour cream.
  3. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low setting. Cook 6 to 7 hours or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories472kcal
Protein26.49%
Fat41.32%
Carbs32.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
96.92
Glycemic Load
16.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.735652148724%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.46kcal
23.62%
Fat:22g
33.85%
Saturated Fat:9.22g
57.65%
Carbohydrates:38.55g
12.85%
Net Carbohydrates:34.7g
12.62%
Sugar:6.04g
6.72%
Cholesterol:90.52mg
30.17%
Sodium:1021.83mg
44.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.73g
63.47%
Vitamin A:4056.98IU
81.14%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.68%
Phosphorus:276.35mg
27.63%
Magnesium:88.82mg
22.2%
Vitamin B3:4.4mg
21.99%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.94%
Zinc:3.1mg
20.65%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.55%
Fiber:3.86g
15.42%
Folate:58.43µg
14.61%
Copper:0.29mg
14.4%
Potassium:488.12mg
13.95%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.68%
Selenium:8.72µg
12.46%
Vitamin K:12.16µg
11.58%
Calcium:98.22mg
9.82%
Vitamin B5:0.91mg
9.1%
Iron:1.23mg
6.85%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.25%
Vitamin C:4.04mg
4.9%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.53%