Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Servings
10
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili
Description
The Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili is a robust dish featuring ground turkey, kidney beans, tomatoes, and a mix of spices like cumin and oregano. Cooking the vegetables and turkey first softens them and concentrates their flavors before slow cooking to meld all components. The resulting chili has tender turkey pieces and creamy beans in a tomato-based sauce with warming seasoning. The recipe accommodates adjustments such as using different beans or lean chicken instead of turkey. It can be served alone or with garnishes that fit your dietary goals, keeping the points value low with sugar-free tomato paste and lean meat.
The chili has a thick and hearty consistency enhanced by slow simmering for several hours. The spices create a subtle warmth without overpowering the dish, and the tomato paste adds depth. Cooking methods suggested include slow cooker or stovetop, allowing for convenient meal prep. For thicker chili, stovetop cooking finishes uncovered briefly. The combination of vegetables with protein-rich turkey and fiber-filled beans produces a balanced texture with satisfying mouthfeel.
This chili fits well as a main dish for lunch or dinner and pairs with simple sides or a salad. It reheats well, so leftovers can be enjoyed over several days. Because it is suitable for Weight Watchers freestyle points, it supports mindful eating and controlled ingredients. The recipe notes advise on ingredient choices to keep it low-point, and toppings should be selected accordingly.
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Ingredients:
- 2 onion diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1.3 lbs ground turkey or ground lean chicken, lean, 600g
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 tsp oregano dried
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
- 42 oz Kidney Beans drained, 14 oz cans
- 3- 142 oz chopped tomatoes 14 oz cans
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- salt
- cooking spray low calorie
Instructions
Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Slow Cooker Version Instructions:
- To make this delicious slow cooker turkey chili, start by spraying a pan with low calorie cooking spray.
- Cook the onions and peppers on the stove top for 5 mins till they’re soft.
- Add turkey and cook till it’s brown. If you have lots of excess water inside the pan, make sure to drain it.
- Next place the turkey, cooked vegetables, and all the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Mix the ingredients for the crockpot turkey chili recipe together in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hrs or low for 6 hrs.
- Serve and enjoy.
Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Stove Top Version Instructions:
- Add all your ingredients for the Weight Watchers Turkey Chili to your pot and bring it to a boil.
- Then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 30 mins.
- If you want thicker chili, then cook partially uncovered for the last 10 mins.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use 99% fat-free ground turkey or chicken breast mince to maintain low Weight Watchers points.
- Choose sugar-free tomato paste to keep the recipe zero freestyle SmartPoints.
- Bean varieties can be swapped as desired without changing the cooking method.
- Be mindful that toppings added to the chili will affect Weight Watchers points calculations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1298mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 966IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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