Ninja Speedi Turkey and Stuffing with Sausage and Asparagus
A complete Thanksgiving-style meal cooked in the Ninja Speedi featuring seasoned turkey tenderloins, Italian sausage stuffing with cranberries, and tender asparagus. This one-pot method uses the appliance's rapid cook function to create perfectly cooked turkey while simultaneously preparing savory bread stuffing below and steamed vegetables on top. The result is a balanced meal with classic holiday flavors that delivers tender, juicy turkey and flavorful stuffing in under 30 minutes total cooking time.
Ingredients
- 2 turkey tenderloins
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ½ cup onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon sageground turkey1:1Ground turkey provides leaner protein while maintaining savory flavor
high
Full guide → - 1 teaspoon thyme
- 8 ounces Italian sausage, dicedground turkey1:1Ground turkey provides leaner protein while maintaining savory flavor
high
Full guide → - 4 cups bread cubesgluten-free bread cubes1:1Use certified gluten-free bread for celiac-safe stuffing
medium
- ¼ cup cranberries, dried
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat turkey tenderloins dry with paper towels
- 2
Rub turkey with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning
- 3
Press saute button on Ninja Speedi and turn setting to high
- 4
Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, diced celery, and diced onions to bottom of Ninja Speedi
- 5
Saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly
- 6
Fold in sage, thyme, and diced sausage and cook until sausage is fully cooked
- 7
Slowly fold in bread cubes, dried cranberries, and chicken broth and mix well
- 8
Place asparagus in foil pocket, season with salt and black pepper, drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil, and wrap tightly
- 9
Place grill plate on top of stuffing
- 10
Add seasoned turkey tenderloins and foil package of asparagus on top of grill plate
- 11
Set to Rapid Cook at 390 degrees F for 15 minutes
- 12
Remove turkey when internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F using meat thermometer
- 13
Remove turkey tenderloins and asparagus, remove grill plate with heat-proof gloves
- 14
Stir stuffing mixture and cook for another 10-15 minutes on Rapid Cook at 390 degrees F
- 15
Carve turkey breast and serve alongside stuffing
Tips
Use a meat thermometer to ensure turkey reaches 175 degrees F internal temperature for food safety
Create tight foil packets for asparagus to ensure proper steaming while turkey cooks
Remove grill plate with heat-proof gloves as it will be very hot from the rapid cook function
Good to Know
Refrigerate cooked turkey and stuffing separately for up to 3 days. Store asparagus separately to maintain texture.
Turkey can be seasoned up to 4 hours ahead. Prepare stuffing mixture without broth up to 1 day ahead.
Serve immediately while hot. Turkey can rest 5 minutes before carving.
Common Mistakes
Use meat thermometer to avoid overcooking turkey
Remove grill plate with heat-proof gloves to avoid burns
Do not skip stirring stuffing during final cook time to prevent burning
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
medium
General Alternatives
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Full guide →FAQ
Can I use bone-in turkey instead of tenderloins?
Bone-in turkey will require longer cooking time and may not fit properly in the Ninja Speedi with the grill plate configuration.
What if I don't have Italian sausage?
You can substitute with ground turkey, chicken sausage, or omit entirely for a vegetarian stuffing option.
How long will leftovers keep?
Refrigerate turkey and stuffing separately for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly to 165°F before serving.