Description

This comforting slow cooker chili combines lean ground turkey, sweet butternut squash, beans, and warm spices for a hearty fall meal. It’s easy to prep and perfect for meal prep or family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey

3 cups diced butternut squash

1 large onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and brown the ground turkey for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up until no longer pink then set aside

2. In the same pan add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened

3. Add browned turkey, sautéed vegetables, diced butternut squash, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker

4. Stir gently to combine and cover the slow cooker

5. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours

6. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper

7. Ladle chili into bowls and serve with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, or tortilla chips

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: main course
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: turkey chili, butternut squash chili, slow cooker chili, crockpot dinner, fall recipe, healthy chili