You are going to love the creaminess of this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili. It is thick, hearty and bursting with flavor. Made with ground turkey, crushed tomatoes and plenty of spices to give it just the right amount of heat.
There’s nothing better than coming home to a warm, hearty bowl of chili—especially when it’s been simmering in the slow cooker all day, filling your kitchen with cozy aromas.
This Turkey Chili is healthy and so tasty. It is made to have a little heat. If you don’t favor too much heat you can reduce or omit the red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. If you are one who likes your chili super-hot, then you can increase these two ingredients. Feel free to even top with some jalapeno peppers.
What to serve with slow cooker turkey chili
I love to top my Chili with sharp cheddar cheese, sliced avocado and a dollop of sour cream. Corn chips or Tortilla chips are great for dipping! Or pour it on top of a baked potato or Spanish rice, you can still add the cheese and sour cream.
Turkey chili is great to make for a game night or just hanging with friends. Make it fun and create a topping bar. Serve with some warm Tortillas.
Let’s bring on the toppings!
– shredded cheese – (cheddar, Monterey or pepper Jack)
– Avocado
– Sour cream or Yogurt
– Corn
– Jalapenos
– Tortilla chips
Is turkey chili healthier than beef chili?
Turkey chili is lower in calories. Ground turkey is leaner and has less fat than ground beef. Most ground turkey is made with 7% of fat. Very lean ground turkey, made from turkey breast can contain as little as 1% fat. Depending on the cut of the ground beef, it can contain as low as 7% and up to 30% fat.
Can you substitute ground beef for ground turkey?
Yes, you can. A traditional style chili is made with ground beef. Chili made with ground turkey will be lighter and contain less fat. Both taste delicious.
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Main ingredients needed:
Olive oil
Garlic
Onion
Ground turkey
Crushed tomatoes
Kidney beans
Black beans
Red pepper flakes
Paprika
Oregano
Cayenne pepper
Cumin
Chili powder
Black pepper
How to make slow cooker turkey chili:
Making chili in a slow cooker is super easy. It is almost a one pan meal except for browning the ground turkey in a skillet. After that step is done, it’s a set it and forget it kind of meal!
1 – Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet and add ground turkey.
2 – Add ground turkey mixture to slow cooker.
3 – Add remaining ingredients – beans, tomatoes, and all spices. Stir together.
4 – Cover and cook for 5 hours on low.
How to store leftover turkey chili
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze in either single-serving containers or any large airtight container for about 3 months. To reheat chili, you can microwave on high, stirring in between, until heated. Or heat on the stove in a saucepan on low heat.
PrintSlow Cooker Turkey Chili
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1 – Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add your chopped onion and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook on medium heat until the turkey is cooked through. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey while cooking. Drain
2 – Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add your turkey meat, crushed tomatoes, beans and all the seasonings. Give everything a good stir so the ingredients and spices are evenly combined.
3 – Cover and cook on low for 5 hours until the chili is thick and flavorful. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4 – Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.
If you’re in the mood for another cozy meal, try my roasted butternut squash soup next.
