Slow Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili
If you need a new way to use up leftover turkey, you have come to the right place! This leftover turkey chili is a delicious way to reimagine leftover turkey into an entirely different meal
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 254kcal
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- blender optional
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs cooked turkey shredded
- 2 -14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes with onions and garlic, if available
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 15 oz can black beans
- 15 oz can kidney beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 oz can diced chili peppers
- ½ cup chili seasoning homemade or packets
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Homemade Chili Seasoning
- 4 tablespoon hatch chili powder
- 1½ tablespoon cumin
- 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground ground cilantro
Instructions
- shred 1-2 lbs cooked turkey prior to use. I find that using a blender to lightly blend is easiest
- add 1-2 lbs cooked turkey, 15 oz can tomato sauce, 15 oz can black beans, 2 -14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, 15 oz can kidney beans, 1 cup frozen corn, 4 oz can diced chili peppers, ½ cup chili seasoning, 1 green bell pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
- cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours)
- top with shredded cheese, if desired and enjoy!
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Notes
This recipe is for a mild chili. For a spicier chili, use hot green chilies, additional chili powder, and/or additional cayenne pepper.
Please refer to write-up above for serving and storing suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2052IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg
