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Slow Cooker Turkey Kleftiko

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Kleftiko
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lb turkey breast; 4 unit potatoes; 1 unit onion; 4 unit garlic cloves; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper

When you want a big, comforting bowl of Mediterranean flavor without the prep work.

Total: 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 410
Cost: $$/serving

If you're exhausted after a long day but still want a meal that feels like a warm hug, this turkey kleftiko is your new best friend. We’ve swapped out complex prep for a slow-cooker method that melts the meat until it's incredibly tender. It hits those perfect notes of lemon, garlic, and earthy herbs—giving you that authentic Greek vibe without you having to stand over a hot stove for an hour. It’s honestly the ultimate 'low-effort, high-reward' dinner that feels much fancier than your actual energy level suggests.

Ingredients

1.5 lb turkey breast — boneless and skinless, cubed into 1-inch pieces
4 unit potatoes — Yukon Gold or red, chopped into chunks
1 unit onion — large, roughly chopped
4 unit garlic cloves — smashed
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Method

1 Place the cubed turkey, potatoes, and onion into a 6-quart slow cooker.
2 Add the smashed garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3 Pour in the chicken broth and stir well to combine all the flavors.
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4 Cover and cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 3 hours until the meat is tender and potatoes are soft.
5 Taste before serving; add an extra pinch of salt if needed.

Variations

Faster version — Use a Dutch oven and bake at 350°F for about 90 minutes instead of using a slow cooker.
Vegetarian swap — Replace the turkey with 2 cans of chickpeas (drained) and use vegetable broth.