Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Turkey Chili brings robust southwestern flavors to comfort meals with minimal kitchen effort. Packed with lean protein and savory spices, this easy one-pot wonder delivers delicious warmth you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground turkey (98% lean)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
Liquid and Base Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth/stock
Instructions
- Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains, then transfer to slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, then add to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker, creating a robust spice blend.
- Pour tomato sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, red kidney beans, and sweet corn into the slow cooker, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Secure lid and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop a rich, hearty consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, gently stir the chili to distribute ingredients and ensure even temperature throughout.
- Ladle into serving bowls and top with optional garnishes like shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey to reduce fat content while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth and canned beans to control salt intake for health-conscious individuals.
- Enhance protein and texture by adding quinoa or diced bell peppers during the last hour of cooking for extra nutrition.
- Easily make this recipe vegetarian by substituting ground turkey with plant-based crumbles or additional beans and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg