This slow cooker 6-ingredient Amish parsley turkey pasta is the kind of comforting, no-fuss supper I lean on when the day gets away from me. The method is delightfully simple: you scatter fresh parsley over raw turkey cutlets in the slow cooker, add just four more pantry-style ingredients, and let gentle heat do the rest. The flavor profile nods to the plain, straightforward cooking you find in Amish country—nothing fussy, just tender meat, a creamy, herby sauce, and pasta that soaks it all up. It’s the dish friends always ask me to bring to potlucks because it travels beautifully and tastes like it took far more effort than it really does.
Serve the turkey and sauce spooned over hot egg noodles or your favorite short pasta, with a side of steamed green beans or buttered peas to echo the simple, country-style flavors. A crisp green salad with a tangy vinaigrette balances the richness of the creamy sauce. If you’re taking this to a potluck, keep the pasta and turkey mixture in separate warm containers so guests can build their own plates; add a basket of crusty bread or soft dinner rolls to mop up every bit of the sauce.
Slow Cooker Amish Parsley Turkey PastaServings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds turkey cutlets, patted dry
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed and chopped
2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
12 ounces dried egg noodles (or other short pasta), cooked just to al dente
Directions
Lightly grease a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker crock with a bit of oil or nonstick spray to help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Lay the turkey cutlets in a single, slightly overlapping layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. If needed, angle or tuck them so they fit without tightly packing.
Scatter the thinly sliced onion evenly over the raw turkey cutlets so the onion can soften and flavor the meat as it cooks.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the chicken broth until smooth and well combined.
Pour the soup-and-broth mixture evenly over the turkey and onions, making sure most of the meat is lightly coated with sauce.
With clean, dry hands, scatter the chopped fresh parsley generously over the top of the turkey and sauce, letting some fall down around the edges of the cutlets. This is the key visual and flavor moment: a bright green layer over the pale turkey in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the turkey is very tender and easily flakes with a fork. Cooking times can vary slightly by slow cooker model.
About 20 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles (or other pasta) in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions, stopping just at al dente so they don’t become mushy later. Drain well.
Once the turkey is done, taste the sauce and adjust with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed (remember the soup and broth may already contain salt).
Use two forks to gently break the turkey cutlets into large, rustic pieces right in the slow cooker, stirring lightly to coat them with the parsley-flecked sauce while keeping some texture.
Add the drained, hot pasta directly to the slow cooker and toss gently with the turkey and sauce until the noodles are evenly coated. If the mixture seems too thick, splash in a tablespoon or two of hot water or additional broth to loosen.
Cover and let the pasta sit on the WARM setting (or with the heat turned off but covered) for 5 to 10 minutes so the flavors meld and the noodles absorb a bit of the sauce. Serve hot, with extra chopped parsley on top if you like.
Variations & Tips
For a slightly lighter version, use one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup and replace the second can with 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt stirred in at the very end of cooking (off the heat, before adding the pasta) to prevent curdling. You can swap turkey cutlets for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs and follow the same timing. If you prefer a different pasta, small shells, rotini, or penne all hold the sauce nicely; just keep them al dente so they don’t over-soften in the slow cooker. To add more vegetables while keeping the ingredient count simple, toss in 1 to 2 cups of frozen peas or mixed vegetables during the last 30 minutes of slow cooking. For a more pronounced herb flavor, mix a teaspoon of dried thyme or marjoram into the soup-and-broth mixture before pouring it over the turkey.
Food safety tips: Always start with fully thawed turkey cutlets—do not place frozen turkey directly into the slow cooker, as it can stay too long in the temperature “danger zone” (40°F to 140°F). Keep raw turkey refrigerated until you’re ready to assemble the dish, and wash your hands, cutting board, and knife thoroughly after handling raw poultry. Make sure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F before serving. Once cooked, do not leave the slow cooker on the warm setting for more than 2 hours at room temperature; refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow containers and reheat to at least 165°F before eating.
