Turkey and Stuffing Casserole (Crock Pot)

This simple Crock Pot Turkey and Stuffing casserole makes the perfect hearty and comforting weeknight dinner. You’ll need just a few minutes of hands-on time, and once you have everything ready in the slow cooker, you can walk away and have your dinner ready when you need it! 

Thanksgiving leftover recipes are my favorite, simply because they pack in so much flavor, and yet, take just a few minutes and tweaks to put together. 

Take, for example, my stuffing muffins or even my Thanksgiving stuffing patties. They’re both so hearty and delicious and make for a great weeknight meal.

And while this one’s not a traditional Thanksgiving leftover recipe as such, it does make for a super easy and hearty meal that you can put together during the holiday season.  And yes, you can use your leftover turkey here too! 

Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

• Family-friendly: It’s perfect for the whole family and great for any day of the week.
• 5 ingredients only: You’ll need just 5 simple ingredients to make the casserole. That’s it.
• Quick and easy: The recipe is super easy and you’ll need just a few minutes of hands-on time to put everything in the slow cooker. After that, it’s pretty much hands-off cooking. 
• Freezer-friendly: The casserole is freezer-friendly too! You can make it ahead of time and freeze it for months. It’s great for nights when I’m not up for cooking, but still want to put a homemade dinner on the table. 

Ingredients

• Turkey: I used boneless, skinless turkey breasts here. They’re quite affordable, and have a great flavor and texture too. 
• Stuffing mix: A box of stuffing mix should be just fine. Feel free to pick whatever flavor or brand you like. 
• Cream of chicken soup: For that delicious flavor and creamy texture.
• Sour cream: To lend the casserole moisture and a bit of tangy flavor. If you don’t have this, use Greek yogurt instead. 
• Chicken stock: I love using the low-sodium version to keep it healthier. 

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Gluten-free: Use store-bought gluten-free stuffing or make your own homemade stuffing using gluten-free bread to make a gluten-free version of this Thanksgiving casserole.  
• Meat swap: Don’t have turkey? Use chicken breasts instead, they’re another excellent lean meat option. 
• Soup swap: Don’t have cream of chicken soup? Use celery soup or cream of onion or mushroom soup instead. 
• Add veggies: Make this Thanksgiving Crockpot casserole healthier and more hearty by adding in some veggies like broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini and even celery. 

How to Make Crock Pot Turkey and Stuffing

To nail the turkey stuffing casserole recipe, first, gather all your ingredients. Grease your Crock Pot with cooking spray or line it with a liner. 

⭐️ Hint: Fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley and chives are great as a garnish! They add a nice pop of color too. 

If you love slow cooker turkey recipes like this one, you may also enjoy my slow cooker turkey breast recipe or our Air Fryer Turkey Legs.

Storage Directions 

• Storing: You can store your turkey and stuffing casserole for up to three days. Make sure you cover it with foil or an airtight lid so that the casserole doesn’t dry out.
• Freezing: Allow it to cool down completely before covering it with some freezer wrap or transfer it to a freezer safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before you reheat it. 
• Reheating: You can reheat this Crock Pot stuffing casserole in the microwave or the stovetop.  If you’re reheating it in the microwave, pause at every 30 second interval and continue heating until it is nice and warm. If you’re heating the casserole over the stovetop, add a splash of water into the saucepan along with the casserole, and heat it on low. I recommend never turning your stove above medium when reheating it as it can burn quickly.

Serving Suggestions

This turkey and stuffing casserole is hearty and packs in the protein and starch. Now, all you need is a veggie side dish and you’re sorted. 

I love serving it with my balsamic green beans or my broiled asparagus. I think my roasted red cabbage steaks would also taste perfect with this rich and creamy casserole.  If you want to serve carrots, have a look at our carrot recipes for turkey dinner. I think you'll be glad you did.

For other ways to get rid of your leftover turkey, try our Leftover Turkey Carcass Soup, Turkey Gravy Without Drippings recipes!

Finish it up with a dreamy, creamy pumpkin mousse pie or a caramel apple crisp. 

Recipe Tips

• Use leftovers: Use leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving dinner for this recipe. You’ll just need to warm the turkey and stuffing here, so make sure you cut down the cooking time by an hour or two, to get the perfect texture. 
• Flavor bomb: Add some poultry seasoning or even just some garlic powder or onion powder to add more flavor to the casserole. 
• Topping wise: Enhance the texture of the casserole by topping it with breadcrumbs or fried onions, or both. Shredded cheese is a great option too!

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This post was originally published in August 2021. It has been updated with new images and content.