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Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4
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Stuffing with dried cranberries rallies around turkey in this slow-cooker medley that earns high marks for both taste and ease of preparation.
Updated May 7, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 oz) cubed herb-seasoned stuffing mix
  • 1 cup sliced celery (2 medium stalks)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning, if desired
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 2 lb bone-in turkey or chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (12 oz) turkey gravy

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix stuffing mix, celery, onion and poultry seasoning. Stir in broth to moisten. Stir in cranberries.
  • 2
    Spoon half of stuffing into slow cooker. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper; place over stuffing. Spoon remaining stuffing around turkey.
  • 3
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • 4
    About 15 minutes before serving, remove turkey from slow cooker; keep warm. Stir stuffing and cooking juices until mixed. Cover; let stand about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat gravy.
  • 5
    Cut turkey into serving pieces. Serve with stuffing and gravy.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Turkey drumsticks can be substituted for the thighs if they fit in your slow cooker. You'll find that an oval slow cooker will accommodate these larger pieces of meat better than a round one.

Nutrition Information

500 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 44g Protein, 53g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
500
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
19%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
1700mg
71%
Potassium
680mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
18%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
14g
Protein
44g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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