Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
62%
Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili
540 min.
6
466kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and hearty meal that makes the most of your leftover turkey? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili! Perfect for those chilly evenings, this chili is not only packed with flavor but also incredibly easy to prepare. With a health score of 62, it’s a guilt-free option that’s both dairy-free and very healthy, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

This recipe is designed to serve six, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of great northern beans, dark red kidney beans, and sweet white shoepeg corn creates a delightful texture, while the spices like ground cumin and cayenne pepper add a warm kick that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, the slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over 8 to 10 hours.

Imagine coming home to the comforting aroma of chili wafting through your kitchen, ready to be served with a squeeze of fresh lime for that extra zing. Each bowl is not only satisfying but also nutritious, with a balanced caloric breakdown that includes a healthy dose of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether it’s for lunch, dinner, or a cozy gathering with friends, this Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili is sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz great northern beans drained canned
  • 15 oz kidney beans dark red drained canned
  • oz chilis green undrained chopped canned
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • lb turkey thighs skinless
  • cup corn syrup white frozen thawed
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup water 
  •  lime cut into wedges, if desired

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix great northern beans, kidney beans, chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper and broth.
  2. Place turkey on bean mixture.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  4. Remove turkey from cooker to cutting board.
  5. Remove meat from bones; discard bones.
  6. Cut turkey into bite-size pieces.
  7. Add turkey and corn to cooker. In small bowl, mix flour and water; stir into turkey mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened.
  8. Serve individual servings with lime wedges for squeezing juice over chili.

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein35.97%
Fat27.55%
Carbs36.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.71
Glycemic Load
5.41
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
31.239565206611%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
4.8mg
Naringenin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
7.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:466.44kcal
23.32%
Fat:14.4g
22.16%
Saturated Fat:4.32g
26.98%
Carbohydrates:42.91g
14.3%
Net Carbohydrates:32.48g
11.81%
Sugar:3.59g
3.98%
Cholesterol:96.48mg
32.16%
Sodium:1251.88mg
54.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.3g
84.61%
Vitamin B12:6.08µg
101.26%
Selenium:66.11µg
94.45%
Zinc:7.76mg
51.75%
Phosphorus:499.54mg
49.95%
Folate:174.52µg
43.63%
Fiber:10.43g
41.72%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.59%
Vitamin B2:0.66mg
38.75%
Iron:6.62mg
36.77%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.28%
Potassium:1057.78mg
30.22%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.49%
Magnesium:109.11mg
27.28%
Vitamin B3:5.43mg
27.17%
Copper:0.5mg
24.82%
Vitamin B5:1.84mg
18.38%
Vitamin C:14.3mg
17.34%
Calcium:96.9mg
9.69%
Vitamin K:6.26µg
5.96%
Vitamin A:58.77IU
1.18%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.09%