Slow Cooker Italian Turkey Chili
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Slow Cooker Italian Turkey Chili
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This Slow Cooker Italian Turkey Chili is perfect for Italian food lovers! All the components of traditional turkey chili, but with Italian flair.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey, I used 90/10%
- 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- (2) ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 parmesan cheese rind, optional, but recommended
- ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped flat leaf parsley and basil for toppings.
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Swirl the oil around the bottom of the skillet then sauté the onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add in the garlic and sauté another 30 seconds. Add in the ground turkey and turkey sausage and season with a little more salt and pepper. Crumble the turkey and cook until it's browned and mostly cooked through. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir everything together. Cover with the lid and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. When the chili is done, remove the parmesan cheese rind and discard. Serve the chili topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and chopped flat leaf parsley or basil.
Notes
- If you can't find cannellini beans replace with great northern beans
- To get the ricotta smooth and creamy like I did in the photos, stick it in a food processor or high speed blender with a splash of milk and purée until smooth.
- Toppings not included in nutritional information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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