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Bowl of Slow Cooker Turkey Chili in a white bowl with avocados
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Quinoa and Black Beans

Rich in flavor, this Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Black Bean Chili is perfect for chilly nights by the fire, game days, or easy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped finely
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped finely
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¾ cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 cans 15-ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernals fresh, frozen, or canned
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro sprigs

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and saute, breaking it up as it cooks; about 3 minutes. Stir in onions, peppers, and garlic and cook until the vegetables begin to soften; 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chili powder and ground cumin to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the rinsed quinoa, salsa, stock, and black beans to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours and 30 minutes. One hour before the chili has finished cooking, add the corn and cook until tender. Season to taste.
  • Top quinoa chili with cilantro sprigs, lime, and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 835mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g