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Cozy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with White Beans

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A hearty, easy-to-make slow cooker chili featuring lean ground turkey and creamy white beans. This recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers deep, comforting flavors perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7 or 99/0)
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and red bell pepper into small, even pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. Add the diced onions, peppers, and garlic to the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up into small crumbles.
  4. Add the rinsed cannellini beans, undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.
  5. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the top.
  6. Add the salsa and stir everything together until the turkey is coated in spices.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours).
  8. If the chili is too thin, leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes to thicken, or mash half a cup of beans against the side of the pot.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or red pepper flakes as needed.

Notes

For a thicker chili, add a tablespoon of tomato paste. If you prefer a seared flavor, brown the turkey in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but check salsa and broth labels. It freezes well for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker turkey chili, white bean chili, easy weeknight dinner, healthy chili, meal prep, gluten-free chili

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