Slow Cooker White 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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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili
Description
Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili uses leftover shredded turkey combined with white beans, corn, green chiles, and seasonings such as oregano, thyme, parsley, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cooked slowly with chicken broth, the ingredients develop deep, comforting flavors. The addition of lime zest and juice enhances the overall profile with subtle citrus notes. In the last 30 minutes, sour cream, cream, and pepper jack cheese are stirred in to create a creamy consistency. An optional cornstarch slurry can thicken the chili further, and partially pureeing a portion adds body without losing texture.
The chili balances mild heat from jalapeño and spices with creamy dairy components, making it rich but not heavy. It serves well as a stand-alone meal or alongside corn chips for added crunch. Fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro as garnish contribute freshness and color.
To prevent the chili from becoming watery, take care to drain canned beans and corn thoroughly and avoid excessive broth. Adding dairy at the end prevents curdling. A tea towel placed under the slow cooker lid can help absorb condensation. For thicker chili, use a cornstarch and water mixture stirred in near the end of cooking. This recipe highlights a practical slow cooker method for transforming turkey leftovers into a warm, flavorful dish fit for cooler days.
Ingredients
- 4 cups turkey meat shredded, leftover
- 1 yellow onion diced, small
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 2 oz. cans White beans drained and rinsed
- 1 oz. can sweet corn drained and rinsed
- 1 .5 oz. can green chiles
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 lime zested and juiced
To be added later:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese optional, shredded
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Garnish
- lime juice
- cilantro freshly chopped, or parsley
- cheese extra
- sour cream
- jalapeños
- corn chips
Instructions
- Add the shredded turkey meat to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Top with the white beans, green chiles, minced jalapeño, diced onion, minced garlic, sweet corn, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried parsley, cumin, salt, pepper, lime juice, lime zest, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Add chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- When 30 minutes of cooking remain, stir in sour cream until fully combined. Stir in shredded cheese until melted and fully combined. Stir in cream.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then add the mixture to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook for an extra 30 minutes on high.
- Optionally, use an immersion blender to puree about 1/4 of the chili, which will thicken it while leaving the remaining ingredients whole.
- Serve topped with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Drain canned beans and corn thoroughly to avoid watery chili.
- Place a tea towel under the slow cooker lid to reduce condensation and maintain chili thickness.
- Add dairy such as sour cream, cream, and cheese only in the last 30 minutes to prevent curdling; warming dairy before adding is an alternative.
- For a thicker consistency, mix cornstarch with water before stirring into the chili near the end of cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 791mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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