Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili

A bowl of chili with ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes, topped with shredded cheese and sliced green onions, sits on a wooden surface with extra cheese and onions scattered around.

5 from 1 vote

Slow cooker turkey chili is a hearty, high-protein comfort food that's as easy as it is delicious! Lean ground turkey, beans, corn, and smoky chili spices simmer together for hours to make a thick and perfect dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time6 5

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Keyword: crockpot ground turkey chili, dump and go turkey chili, Hearty turkey chili, high protein slow cooker chili, slow cooker ground turkey chili, turkey chili with beans

Servings: servings

Calories: 335kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

Turkey Chili

2 lbs ground turkey
2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes I love the fire roasted ones with green chilis for extra flavor
15 oz can tomato sauce just basic sauce will do
15 oz can kidney beans rinsed and drained
15 oz can pinto beans rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels I use frozen
1 cup bell peppers diced. You can use green or a mixture of colors depending on your preference
7 oz can diced chili peppers I like fire roasted
½ cup chili seasoning homemade chili recipe below. Store bought chili seasoning is also great
1 tbsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste, if needed

Chili Seasoning (note - this makes slightly more than the recipe calls for)

4 tablespoon hatch chili powder
1.5 tablespoon cumin
1.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
optional: chili or crushed red pepper flakes for added heat

Instructions

Place 2 lbs ground turkey into a greased slow cooker and use a spatula to break it up slightly
Add 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, 15 oz can tomato sauce, 15 oz can kidney beans, 15 oz can pinto beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 cup bell peppers, 7 oz can diced chili peppers, ½ cup chili seasoning, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder. Stir to combine
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
Stir again before serving to break up any turkey clumps that may have formed during cooking.

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Notes

Top with chili flakes to dial up the heat

See above information for serving ideas

The chili seasoning recipe will make more than this recipe calls for. However, if you do decide to include it all, it will still be delicious!

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