Green beans bring a necessary contrast, offering a tender-crisp bite and mild, earthy flavor. Cooked simply with butter, salt, pepper, or even a bit of onion, they lighten the plate and round out the richness. A warm croissant adds the finishing touch buttery, flaky, and perfect for sopping up extra gravy.
This meal is hearty, satisfying, and incredibly nostalgic. It’s ideal for Sunday dinners, holidays, or cozy evenings when you want something wholesome and filling. With simple ingredients and a slow cooker doing most of the work, this comforting plate can be part of any weekly rotation.
Ingredients
• 3–4 lb turkey breast or turkey pieces
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper
• Mashed potatoes (4–5 potatoes, butter, milk)
• 2 cups green beans
• 1 croissant
Instructions
- Place turkey and sliced onion in slow cooker.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add broth and butter; cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
- Shred turkey once tender.
- For mashed potatoes, boil potatoes, mash with butter and milk, season.
- Cook green beans with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Plate turkey over mashed potatoes, pour gravy, add green beans and croissant.