Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

🍗 🥣💚 Dump and Go Green Turkey Chili (Slow Cooker) | Healthy, High-Protein, Easy Meal Prep

Login to Save
313 views👍 18
Dr. J's Kitchen
Dr. J's Kitchen
28 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Dr. J's Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Green Turkey Chili

Cultural Context

Green Turkey Chili is a modern American dish that reflects the popularity of chili in Tex-Mex cuisine. It typically features turkey as a leaner alternative to beef, along with fresh green ingredients like bell peppers and green chilies that give it a vibrant color and flavor. This dish is often enjoyed during colder months and is a staple for gatherings and casual dinners, showcasing the versatility of chili as a comfort food.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs ground turkey
2 cans organic pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups organic frozen corn, defrosted
16 oz salsa verde
1 diced onion
4 cups low sodium organic chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 can diced chilies
cumin
coriander
salt
black pepper

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef may be more economical.

canned green chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh green chilies

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Fresh chilies provide more flavor, while canned jalapeños are often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Pinto beans are a healthier choice, while kidney beans are often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning can save costs.

1

Start by adding 2 lbs of ground turkey to the slow cooker.

2

Add 2 cans of rinsed and drained organic pinto beans to the cooker.

3

Stir in 2 cups of organic frozen corn that has been defrosted.

4

Pour in 16 oz of salsa verde, using mild or your preferred spice level.

5

Add 1 diced onion to the mix.

6

Pour in 4 cups of low sodium organic chicken stock or broth.

7

Add about 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, adjusting to taste.

8

Add 1 can of diced chilies, using mild.

9

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to taste.

10

Mix all the ingredients together, breaking up the turkey slightly.

11

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 4 to 5 hours.

12

After cooking, unveil the chili and check the consistency and flavors.

13

Serve hot, garnished with toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, or queso fresco.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

slow cooker

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Turkey Green ChiliTurkey Chili Verde

Other Takes on Turkey

(24 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(3 videos)