Slow Cooker Turkey with Fennel, White Beans and Roasted Lemon Cream Sauce

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey with Fennel, White Beans and Roasted Lemon Cream Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 385 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless turkey thighs; 2 cups fresh fennel; 2 cups cooked white beans; 1 cup yellow onion; 5 cloves garlic; 1 whole lemon; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp fresh rosemary; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp cold water; 1/4 cup fresh parsley

An original, comforting slow cooker dish of turkey simmered gently with tender fennel, white beans, and a creamy sauce scented with roasted lemon, garlic, and herbs. The flavor is mild yet elegant, perfect for a complete slow cooker meal.

25 minPrep

360 minCook

385 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless turkey thighs (cut en trozos large)
300 g fresh fennel (in wedges finos)
400 g cooked white beans (escurridas and enjuagadas)
150 g yellow onion (en pluma fina)
15 g garlic (chopped)
1 unit lemon (the mitad sliced for roasting and the mitad for zest and juice)
240 ml chicken broth (low sodium if possible)
120 ml heavy cream (or cream espesa)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
15 ml Dijon mustard (for profundidad of sabor)
6 g fresh thyme (solo the leaves)
2 g fresh rosemary (chopped fino)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
8 g salt (ajustar to taste)
0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)
8 g cornstarch (for espesar al final)
15 ml cold water (for mezclar with the maicena)
10 g fresh parsley (chopped for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

482 kcal

Calories

39 g

Protein

24 g

Carbs

25 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

18 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

DairyMustardCelery

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place the lemon slices and one lemon half on a small tray, brush with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and roast for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside and let cool slightly.
2
Season the turkey pieces with the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and brown the turkey for 3 to 4 minutes per side, without cooking it through. Transfer the turkey to the slow cooker.
4
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, fennel, and garlic, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until they begin to soften. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
5
Add the chicken broth, white beans, thyme, rosemary, and roasted lemon slices to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, until the turkey is very tender.
6
With about 20 minutes left, squeeze the reserved roasted lemon half into a bowl and mix the juice with the zest from the other lemon half, the heavy cream, and the Dijon mustard.
7
Uncover the slow cooker and carefully remove the roasted lemon slices if you prefer a milder flavor. Add the cream, lemon, and mustard mixture and stir gently to combine.
8
Mix the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth. Stir it into the slow cooker, cover again, and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the sauce lightly thickens.
9
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Chef tips

For an even silkier sauce, blend a small portion of the beans with a little cooking liquid before adding the cream. The fennel adds a gentle anise-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with roasted lemon.

Substitutions

You can swap the turkey for boneless chicken thighs. The heavy cream can be replaced with lactose-free cream if preferred. If you do not have fresh rosemary, use 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary.

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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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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