Slow Cooker Turkey White Bean Chili
A hearty and healthy slow cooker turkey white bean chili featuring lean ground turkey, creamy white beans, and a blend of mild spices. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish
1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer the cooked turkey, onions, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add the great northern beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, stir the chili and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.