Crockpot Turkey Chili
A comforting and diabetic-friendly chili made with lean ground turkey, perfect for blood sugar management while satisfying cravings for hearty comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey (93/7 works perfectly)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional for lower carb)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the browned turkey and sautéed vegetables to your crockpot. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and spices. Stir everything together until well combined. If using beans, add them now.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Leftover chili stores beautifully in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
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