TURKEY CACCIATORE SANDWICHES

Turkey Cacciatore Sandwiches image

Try this take on Italian cacciatore, sandwich-style, made with slow-cooked turkey. Serve hot, on a roll slathered in pesto and topped with mozzarella.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
4 bone-in turkey thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 Italian or French rolls, split
1/2 cup basil pesto
8 slices (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place bell pepper and onion in cooker; top with turkey. Mix tomato sauce, vinegar and Italian seasoning in small bowl; pour over turkey and vegetables.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
Place turkey on cutting board. Use 2 forks to cut or break up turkey into thin pieces; discard bones. Return turkey to cooker. To serve, spread cut sides of rolls with pesto. Fill with turkey mixture, using slotted spoon; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g