Saucy Tropical Turkey Slow Cooker
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this luscious Saucy Tropical Turkey Slow Cooker recipe! Tender turkey breast is slow-cooked to perfection with the exotic flavors of pineapple, creamy coconut milk, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for a sweet-savory balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Infused with fresh ginger and garlic, and paired with vibrant red bell peppers and onion, this vibrant dish brings a burst of tropical flair to your table. The rich, thickened sauce, finished with a splash of zesty lime juice, coats the turkey beautifully, making it irresistibly flavorful. Serve this easy, hands-off slow cooker meal over fluffy white or jasmine rice for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh cilantro for a final pop of color and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Turkey breast
- 2 cups Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, grated)
- 1 Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium Onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 4 cups Cooked white or jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the slow cooker by lightly greasing the inside or using a slow-cooker liner to prevent sticking.
Season the turkey breast with salt and pepper on both sides and place it at the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
Pour the mixture over the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
Add the sliced red bell pepper and onion evenly over the top of the turkey and sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the turkey is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Once the turkey is cooked, remove it carefully from the slow cooker and set it aside on a plate, covering with foil to keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it. Turn the heat to HIGH and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes.
Add lime juice to the sauce, then taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Shred or slice the turkey breast and return it to the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat it with the thickened sauce.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately over cooked white or jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 690 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 7804 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 449.0 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.8 g | ||
| Protein | 301.3 g | 603% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4014 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
