Description
A hearty and healthy slow cooker turkey white bean chili packed with lean ground turkey, creamy white beans, and flavorful spices. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4-ounce) can 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
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Transfer the cooked turkey, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the drained and rinsed great northern beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours