Slow Cooker Italian Turkey

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 265 Calories; 10g Fat; 38g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 89mg Cholesterol; 451mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 6

Ingredients

• 1 quart low sodium chicken broth
• 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (about 1 1/2 to 2
• pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and cut
• into strips
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Pour chicken broth into slow cooker. Place turkey in slow cooker, adding more water to cover, if needed. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours, or turkey is tender and cooked through (cooking times vary, depending on age and brand of slow cooker). Remove turkey from slow cooker to a cutting board. In a skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, sauté onion, bell pepper and garlic till onion is translucent. Add vinegar, worcestershire sauce, oregano and 1 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker; season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over sliced turkey.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Angel Hair pasta tossed with butter and grated Parmesan cheese and sautéed zucchini and yellow squash topped with cherry tomatoes and sprinkled with Italian seasoning.