Healthy slow cooker turkey chili

Made with lean turkey, hearty beans and smoky fire-roasted chiles, this Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe is great tasting, easy to make and great for feeding a crowd!

Whether I’m hosting a large group for game night or just want something flavorful and filling for preparing a few dinners or lunches throughout the week, I love making my healthy slow cooker turkey chili. Great for making ahead, I like to toss everything in my Crock-Pot® slow cooker first thing in the morning so my guests can help themselves all afternoon and evening. Then I have a wide variety of toppings to choose from. My favorite is freshly chopped cilantro, but other great ones include hot sauce, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, Greek yogurt, and chopped jalapeños.

Ingredients

• Ground Turkey: Extremely lean so you’re still getting the protein you need without lots of calories.
• Warm spices: This chili uses a combination of cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to flavor the turkey and give it a warm, comforting flavor.
• Onion: I use a white onion as it’s mild enough to add flavor without being overpowering.
• Paprika: I usually use either red or yellow peppers, but it adds a bit of crunch to the chili as well as a bit of sweetness.
• Black beans: They’re soft and creamy in texture and a great source of protein and fiber.
• kidney beans: Slightly sweet and mellow, they add another bit of protein to make this chili the hearty, filling dish it is.
• Diced tomatoes: I love using fire roasted tomatoes as they add an extra smoky flavor to the dish.
• Chipotle peppers: Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce is a canned pepper that’s packed with flavor. Smoky, sparkling and perfect for chili.
• BBQ sauce: Adds a little more sweetness to balance out all the smoky, warm flavors from the other ingredients.
• Beer: Gives the chilli a wonderful, deep taste. However, if you want to skip this, you can use chicken broth instead!

How to make healthy slow cooker turkey chili

Start your slow cooker healthy turkey chili by taking your ground turkey and browning it in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Season with cumin and garlic powder.

As well as the smoked paprika powder and some salt and pepper.

Once the turkey is browned, add it to the bowl of your slow cooker.

Then add the diced onion.

Followed by your diced peppers.

Then add the drained and washed black beans and kidney beans.

Followed by the fire roasted diced tomatoes.

Next, add the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

And add the dollop of BBQ sauce.

Finish them off with the beer before cooking 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Serve topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy your healthy slow cooker turkey chili!

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