This is a delicious, and relatively healthy, easy slow cooker chili recipe. I think it’s my favorite chili recipe. . .okay, I admit, it’s the only chili I’ve ever made. ? This time around I made enough to make two additional meals for the freezer!
Slow Cooker White Bean Turkey Chili
Author: Heather
Recipe type: Chili
Ingredients
- 2 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast - I just put in two of the 20 oz turkey packs
- 1 large onion(s), chopped
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), chopped
- 32 oz fat-free chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp chili powder, chipotle variety
- 30 oz canned white beans, drained and rinsed - I like more beans and I just throw in whatever ones I have. This time around I used three additional cans of black beans.
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup(s) cilantro, fresh, coarsely chopped (plus extra for garnish) - This is a key ingredient in flavor – don’t leave it out.
Instructions
- Cook up ground turkey, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off any fat.
- Add turkey mixture and remaining ingredients to a 3½ quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting for at least four (4) hours.
- Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.
This makes a great freezer meal – so make enough for extras. This way you only have to do dishes once. When you cook it later you might need to add a little chicken broth to get the right consistency.
I’d like to try this with dried beans. Purchased in bulk dried beans are a lot more frugal than canned beans and they’ll have less sodium/additives.
Kid-friendly adaptation – My son turned up his nose to the concept of chili but wrap this in a tortilla, add some cheese and sour cream and call it a burrito – you might have more interest from the little kids!
Recipe credit: Adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe
Do you have a favorite chili recipe? I’d love to branch out and try a new variety. ?
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