Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Warm up with a bowl of hearty and healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili.

This set-it-and-forget-it meal combines lean ground turkey with kidney beans and a medley of vegetables in a rich, spicy tomato base.

Let your slow cooker do the work, and come home to a comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Course Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion diced
• 2 bell peppers diced
• 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos

Instructions

 

• Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
• Transfer turkey to the slow cooker.
• Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Serve hot with optional toppings.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fat: 8g
• Fiber: 8g

Keyword Chili, Ground Turkey

Cooking Tips:

• Browning the turkey before adding it to the slow cooker enhances the flavor.
• For a thicker chili, leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Equipment Needed:

• Slow cooker
• Skillet for browning turkey
• Cutting board and knife

Possible Substitutions:

• Use ground chicken or beef instead of turkey.
• Replace kidney beans with black beans or pinto beans.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey and add an extra can of beans or some diced vegetables.