Crock Pot Chili with Turkey Sausage

Cozy up with a hearty, flavorful bowl of Crock Pot Chili with Turkey Sausage—an easy, protein-packed dinner perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This slow-cooked chili combines tender turkey sausage (mild or spicy, your choice) with a medley of vibrant vegetables, hearty beans, and bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika for a rich, smoky depth of flavor. Simmered low and slow in a crock pot, this hands-off recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a comforting dish that’s as satisfying as it is effortless. Serve it with your favorite toppings—think shredded cheddar, sour cream, or fresh cilantro—for a customizable, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for meal prep or large gatherings, this turkey sausage chili is a nourishing, wholesome twist on a classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Turkey sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
• 0 Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack, for topping, optional)
• 0 Sour cream (for topping, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to a crock pot.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, and chicken broth to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 6

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2867.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2313.6

Total Fat 88.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 365.2mg	0%
Sodium 8361.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.3g
Protein 156.8g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 920.1mg	0%
Iron 33.9mg	0%
Potassium 6241.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 39.2%