Slow-Cooker Turkey Rotini Casserole

Health score
56%
Slow-Cooker Turkey Rotini Casserole
520 min.
4
625kcal

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Are you looking for a hearty and comforting dish that will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Turkey Rotini Casserole! Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal, this casserole combines tender turkey thighs with a creamy Alfredo sauce and nutritious broccoli, all enveloped in delightful rotini pasta.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The rich flavors meld together beautifully, creating a dish that is not only delicious but also packed with protein and essential nutrients. Plus, the use of reduced-sodium chicken broth and fat-free cream of mushroom soup ensures that you can indulge without the guilt.

This casserole is versatile enough to serve as a main course, a side dish, or even a satisfying lunch. With a health score of 56 and a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, it’s a meal you can feel good about serving to your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • small stalk celery 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  •  bay leaves dried
  • 1.5 pounds turkey thighs 
  • 1.3 ounces alfredo sauce 
  • 10.8 ounces cream of mushroom soup fat-free 98% canned
  • ounces broccoli frozen thawed drained chopped
  • ounces rotini pasta uncooked
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Pour broth and water into 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add celery, thyme and bay leaf. Top with turkey.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until turkey is tender.
  4. Remove turkey, celery and bay leaf; discard celery and bay leaf.
  5. Increase heat to high setting.
  6. Mix sauce mix (dry) and soup; stir into slow cooker. Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until thickened.
  7. Cook pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, remove turkey meat from bones and cut into pieces; discard bones.
  8. Return turkey to slow cooker. Stir in pasta and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories625kcal
Protein32.34%
Fat33.11%
Carbs34.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.75
Glycemic Load
17.87
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
35.152173681104%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
5.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:624.51kcal
31.23%
Fat:22.7g
34.92%
Saturated Fat:8.51g
53.19%
Carbohydrates:53.29g
17.76%
Net Carbohydrates:49.56g
18.02%
Sugar:2.88g
3.2%
Cholesterol:125.96mg
41.99%
Sodium:1608.86mg
69.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.88g
99.77%
Selenium:109.86µg
156.94%
Vitamin B12:7.15µg
119.23%
Vitamin C:57.44mg
69.63%
Vitamin K:66.58µg
63.41%
Zinc:9.49mg
63.25%
Phosphorus:560.48mg
56.05%
Manganese:0.9mg
45.19%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
42.89%
Vitamin B3:6.98mg
34.88%
Vitamin B6:0.58mg
29.16%
Copper:0.56mg
28.02%
Potassium:920.38mg
26.3%
Iron:4.53mg
25.17%
Vitamin B5:2.17mg
21.68%
Magnesium:83.85mg
20.96%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.07%
Calcium:175.21mg
17.52%
Folate:59.86µg
14.97%
Fiber:3.73g
14.94%
Vitamin A:538.02IU
10.76%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.23%