Crock Pot Turkey And Noodles

This Crock Pot Turkey and Noodles recipe is a cozy and easy dinner, which includes shredded turkey and tender egg noodles. It’s a straightforward recipe, ready in about 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Turkey And Noodles Ingredients

• 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 8 ounces dry egg noodles (1 package)

How To Make Crock Pot Turkey And Noodles

1. Load the slow cooker: Add broth, turkey, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, and pepper to the crock pot.
2. Cook the soup base: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Taste and season with salt if needed.
3. Boil the noodles separately: In the last 10 minutes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles until al dente according to package instructions.
4. Combine noodles and soup: Drain noodles and stir them into the slow cooker.
5. Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Can I cook the noodles in the crock pot?
  It’s best to cook them separately to avoid mushy noodles, but you can add them in the last 30 minutes if desired.
• What kind of turkey works best?
  Leftover roasted or smoked turkey (white or dark meat) both work great.
• Can I make this ahead?
  Yes, make the soup base ahead and add fresh-cooked noodles just before serving.
• How to make it creamier:
  Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or a can of cream of chicken soup at the end.
• Can I freeze it?
  Freeze the soup base without the noodles. Add fresh noodles after reheating.

What To Serve With Turkey And Noodles

This comforting dish pairs well with:

• Dinner rolls or biscuits
• Side salad with vinaigrette
• Roasted Brussels sprouts
• Steamed green beans
• Cranberry sauce

How To Store Turkey And Noodles

Refrigerate:
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze:
Freeze the soup base without noodles for up to 2 months. Reheat and add fresh noodles before serving.

Turkey And Noodles Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 221 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Protein: 21g
• Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 59mg
• Sodium: 158mg
• Potassium: 514mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Calcium: 51mg
• Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of turkey?
Yes, rotisserie chicken is a convenient and tasty substitute.

How to avoid soggy noodles?
Always cook noodles separately and add them just before serving.

Can I add more veggies?
Yes, peas, corn, or green beans make great additions in the last 30 minutes.

How to boost the flavor?
Add a splash of lemon juice or a dash of poultry seasoning for more depth.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Turkey And Dumplings
• Crock Pot Smothered Turkey Wings
• Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Necks

Crock Pot Turkey And Noodles

Recipe by Robert Course: SoupsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

6

hours 

Calories

221

kcal

This easy slow cooker turkey and noodles recipe is made with tender turkey, veggies, and hearty egg noodles.

Ingredients

• 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
  

• 3 carrots, sliced
  

• 3 ribs celery, diced
  

• 1 yellow onion, diced
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  

• 2 bay leaves
  

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  

• ½ tsp black pepper
  

• Kosher salt, to taste
  

• 8 oz dry egg noodles

Directions

• Add all ingredients except noodles to slow cooker.
• Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
• Boil noodles until al dente.
  
• Stir noodles into the soup.
  
• Serve warm and enjoy.