Need a satisfying and Healthy Crockpot Turkey Chili that’s easy to throw together? Try this zesty, protein-packed, full-flavor slow cooker recipe. Weeknights or game day has never been so easy! Healthy Crockpot Recipes are a must!
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Healthy Crockpot Turkey Chili Recipe
Healthy Crockpot Turkey Chili
No matter what time of year it is, a hearty and healthy recipe is always a good thing to have in rotations. Nothing too heavy, but nourishing and delicious. This Healthy Crockpot Chili is just that! Packed with zesty flavor, fiber and oh, so much deliciousness.
The best part? This recipe is a crockpot meal that you can toss in the slow cooker and come home to a warm, protein-packed dinner.
At our house, we make recipes we know everyone will love. We often eat these Chicken Lettuce Wraps or this Mexican Chicken, Rice and Veggie Casserole, but our family really enjoys chili on cold nights because it can be customized to their liking.
They can add some rice or quinoa for an even heartier meal. Or, they could top it with some avocado or cheese – because who doesn’t love cheese??
If you’re searching for a healthy pasta recipe you can make in your slow cooker, Crockpot Vegetable Lasagna is the way to go.
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In case you’re interested, here’s the Weight Watchers points per serving for this Turkey Chili: 4 SmartPoint; 3 PointsPlus; 2 POINTS (old)
When you need something for a hungry crowd, this is an awesome tailgating or football party recipe too!
Ingredients for Crock Pot Turkey Chili
With just a few nutritious ingredients you can make a crockpot full of deliciousness!
- 1 pound ground turkey (or extra-lean ground beef)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 sweet onion (diced)
- 1 medium zucchini (grated)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 28 oz can (diced tomatoes)
- 1 15 oz can (red kidney beans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles (or 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp black pepper and salt (to taste)
How To Make A Healthy Crockpot Chili
In less than 15 minutes, you can brown your meat, saute your onions, peppers, and zucchini and place the rest of the ingredients and spices in your crockpot. Then, set it and forget it. 4-5 hours later, dinner and perhaps lunch for the next day are DONE!
Step 1
Cook ground beef or turkey in a nonstick skillet. Cook until well browned and break into small pieces. Add garlic the last few minutes of cooking. Drain off any fat, then return to the pan. Add peppers and onions and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin.
Step 2
Place tomatoes, kidney beans, zucchini, chilies or jalapeno, tomato paste, basil and meat mixture in your crockpot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high until flavors are blended, about 4-5 hours. Season to taste with black pepper and salt.
Step 3
Place your favorite topping on a heaping serving and enjoy!
Of course, you definitely need some delicious toppings like jalapeño peppers, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream/greek yogurt, cilantro or even fresh sliced avocado.
When we know our hungry boys are coming home from practice and we need an even heartier meal, we often serve over rice or quinoa. This tends to fill them up and make them happy campers!
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Chili
- You can use ground turkey or ground beef in this recipe, both are delicious.
- We use a 6-quart slow cooker for the recipe.
- If you like your chili to have some kickkk, add some jalapeno peppers to the recipe.
- For toppings: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream/greek yogurt.
- For a hearty meal, serve over rice or quinoa.
- You can cook all the ingredients the night before and place it in the crockpot the next day if you need extra time.
- Turkey Chili Keeps in the refrigerator or up to one week.
- This chili recipe freezes well. Either place cooked ingredients (plus bean and spices) in an airtight container and freeze before cooking, or cook and then freeze.
- If you like it, you can add canned corn to the recipe.
If you want a Slow Cooker Turkey Chili without beans, you can definitely leave them out.
Can you Use Beef or Turkey In this Crock Pot Chili?
Yes, either ground beef or turkey meat makes a wonderful meal. Turkey is leaner, so slightly healthier, but both taste absolutely scrumptious.
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This recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms
Healthy Crockpot Turkey Chili
Need a satisfying and Healthy Crockpot Turkey Chili that's easy to throw together? Try this zesty, protein-packed, full-flavor slow cooker recipe. Weeknights have never been so easy!
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (or extra-lean ground beef)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 sweet onion (diced)
- 1 medium zucchini (grated)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 28 oz can (diced tomatoes)
- 1 15 oz can (red kidney beans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles (or 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp black pepper and salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook ground beef or turkey in a nonstick skillet. Cook until well browned. Add garlic the last few minutes of cooking. Drain off any fat, then return to the pan. Add peppers and onions and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin.
- Place tomatoes, kidney beans, zucchini, chilies or jalapeno, tomato paste, basil and meat mixture in crockpot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high until flavors are blended, about 4-5 hours. Season to taste with black pepper and salt.
- Per serving: 4 SmartPoint; 3 PointsPlus; 2 POINTS (old)
Video
Notes
You can use turkey or ground beef in this recipe, both are delicious. Optional toppings: cilantro, tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, jalapeños, or avocado. You can make the ingredients the night before and then place it in your slow cooker the next day. Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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This Turkey Chili recipe was updated with enhanced instructions and video 10/24/19.
This Easy Crockpot Turkey Chili is a weeknight favorite the whole family will love, but it’s only 4 SmartPoints per serving, so you all can dig in!
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Kristyn says
Love that this is healthy & so tasty!! It’s very filling with lots of flavors! Time to get the leftover turkey out of the freezer!!
Erin Henry says
Yes, the perfect way to use leftover turkey. All the flavors in this recipe make it a winner!
Melissa says
Great recipe – I made it last weekend and the family loved it! Thank you
Erin Henry says
Awesome! So glad you liked it and the family was happy!
Jen says
Today is cold and dreary and this is exactly what I needed to warm up. I could seriously eat this every night of the week. It’s just so good and I love that it has a healthier twist.
Erin Henry says
We love the healthy twist too, Jen! But this recipe is so good you don’t even notice!