Cozy up with a bowl of hearty, protein-packed **Full Flavor Crock Pot Turkey Chili**, a stress-free slow cooker recipe that delivers bold, satisfying flavors. Made with lean ground turkey, a medley of vibrant bell peppers, and a blend of warming spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this healthy chili is the ultimate comfort food. Canned tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans ensure a rich and chunky texture, while an optional kick of cayenne pepper adds customizable heat. Perfect for meal prep, game days, or weeknight dinners, this set-it-and-forget-it meal comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and slow cooks to perfection, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Serve it steaming hot with your favorite garnishes like fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream for a dish thatβs as versatile as it is flavorful.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Add the diced bell peppers, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the crock pot.
Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) over the ingredients in the pot.
Stir all the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally if you are able to check on it during cooking.
Taste the chili before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed (add more salt, pepper, or spices to taste).
Serve the turkey chili warm, garnished with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired.
Calories |
2598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 7442 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 82.5 g | 295% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 169.7 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1240 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 36.2 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 6597 mg | 140% | |
*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.