Slow Cooked Turkey Chili

Warm up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful Slow Cooked Turkey Chili, a comforting recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Made with lean ground turkey, a medley of colorful vegetables, protein-packed beans, and robust spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this slow-cooked dish is rich in flavor and nutrition. The magic happens in your slow cooker, where the ingredients meld together over several hours to create a thick, savory chili with minimal effort. Serve it with fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream for an irresistible finishing touch. Ideal for meal prep or family gatherings, this turkey chili is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as versatile as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional for serving)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until the turkey is browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Break the turkey into crumbles as it cooks.

Step 4

Transfer the turkey mixture to a slow cooker (at least 6-quart capacity).

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.

Step 6

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully mixed.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once cooked, taste the chili and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2384.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1900.0

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 135.9mg	0%
Sodium 5900.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 81.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1212.7mg	0%
Iron 28.9mg	0%
Potassium 5244.8mg	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: 38.7%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 44.1%