Amazing Slow Cooker Turkey Chili: 1 Bowl Bliss
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A hearty and flavorful slow cooker turkey chili that’s perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights.
- Author: Lena Walker
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes - 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture to your slow cooker.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and diced green chilies to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the flavors have melded and the chili is heated through.
- Stir before serving.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
- This chili freezes well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg