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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Published November 11, 2014
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Crock Pot Kid-Friendly Turkey Chili
Published November 11, 2014
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This mild kid-friendly crockpot chili, courtesy of Skinnytaste, is made with lean ground turkey, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes and spices. Top with with crunch baked tortilla chips and watch your little ones gobble it up. This chili can also be made in large batches for freezing and reheating.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds 99% Lean Ground Turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 medium Onion, minced
  • 1 medium red Bell Pepper, diced fine
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen Corn kernels
  • 10 oz can Mild Diced Tomatoes
  • 8 oz small can plain Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher Salt

Optional Garnishes

  • Diced Avocado
  • 2% Greek Yogurt
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Baked Tortilla Chips

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the turkey, season with salt and cook, breaking up with a spoon until turkey browns and is no longer pink; place into the slow cooker.

Add the oil to the skillet and sauté the onion, garlic and bell pepper over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes. Spoon over turkey into the slow cooker and stir in corn and tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt, mix until well blended. Pour chicken broth into the crock pot and add the bay leaf.

Cover and cook on HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 hours. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 5 |  Serving Size: 1 cup

Per serving: Calories: 222; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 74mg; Sodium: 719mg; Total Carbohydrates: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 32g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 446mg; Vitamin A: 12%; Vitamin C: 59%; Calcium: 6%; Iron: 17% 

Skinnytaste Cookbook ImageGina Homolka is the founder of Skinnytaste.com, the award-winning blog that’s been featured on Fitness, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour.com, and FineCooking.com, among other media outlets. She lives on Long Island with her husband and their two children. Look for Gina’s new cookbook, The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on Flavor on sale September 30, 2014.

Photo courtesy of Penny De Los Santos. Original recipe published in The Skinnytaste Cookbook.

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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