Creamy Turkey with Pumpkin, Rosemary and Wild Rice in the Instant Pot

Name: Creamy Turkey with Pumpkin, Rosemary and Wild Rice in the Instant Pot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 1.3 lb turkey breast, cubed; 1 cup wild rice blend; 10.5 oz peeled pumpkin, cubed; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 3/4 cup celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken or turkey broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp water; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

An original Instant Pot dish featuring browned turkey cubes, tender pumpkin, wild rice, and a creamy sauce with rosemary, garlic, and a touch of lemon. Comforting, aromatic, and perfect for a complete one-pot dinner.

20 minPrep

30 minCook

50 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g turkey breast, cubed (cut into 1.25-inch cubes)
180 g wild rice blend (rinsed)
300 g peeled pumpkin, cubed (3/4-inch cubes)
150 g yellow onion, chopped
100 g celery, chopped
12 g garlic, minced
720 ml chicken or turkey broth
120 ml heavy cream
80 ml dry white wine
30 ml olive oil
15 ml Dijon mustard
6 g fresh rosemary, chopped
5 g sweet paprika
2 g lemon zest
15 ml lemon juice
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (or to taste)
8 g cornstarch
15 ml water (to mix with cornstarch)
8 g chopped parsley (for finishing)

Nutrition facts

per serving

465 kcal

Calories

37 g

Protein

31 g

Carbs

22 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

28 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyCeleryMustardSulfites

Instructions

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1. Season the turkey with half of the salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika.
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2. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode on high. When the insert is hot, add the olive oil and brown the turkey for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly colored and the largest pieces reach at least 165°F/74°C in the center if you want to check. Transfer to a plate.
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3. In the same pot, add the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the rosemary and cook for 30 seconds more.
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4. Pour in the dry white wine and scrape the bottom well with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. Let it reduce for 1 minute.
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5. Add the wild rice blend, broth, Dijon mustard, pumpkin, lemon zest, remaining salt, and the reserved turkey. Stir once to distribute everything evenly.
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6. Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
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7. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release the remaining pressure.
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8. Open the lid. Mix the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl until smooth. Turn Sauté mode back on at medium and stir in the cream, lemon juice, and cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce lightly thickens.
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9. Taste and adjust with more salt or pepper if needed. Turn off the pot, add the chopped parsley, and serve hot.
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10. If you want to hold it before serving, use the Keep Warm function and make sure the dish stays above 140°F/60°C.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, brown the turkey in two batches so it sears instead of steaming. If your wild rice blend contains very firm grains, you can soak it for 20 minutes and drain before cooking.

Substitutions

You can use boneless turkey thigh instead of breast. Pumpkin can be replaced with butternut squash. If you prefer not to use wine, replace it with the same amount of extra broth. For a dairy-free version, use an unsweetened plant-based cream and omit any milk-based ingredient.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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