The BEST Turkey Chili Recipe (+ Crockpot Option) - Maebells (2024)

By Annie Holmes Published in Dinner

This is the Best Turkey Chili recipe! Browned turkey, two kinds of beans, tomatoes and spices make this an easy dinner you will love! Slow cooker option also!

We have a few recipes that make frequent appearances on our dinner rotation. Some of my favorites include Cheesy Chicken and Rice, Lo Mien, and Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers.

One that gets a lot of play in the fall and winter months is this super easy turkey chili.Typically chili recipes include a ground beef and kidney bean base.

This recipe is unique because I like to use ground turkey and a combination of dark red kidney beans and northern beans. The different flavors and textures of the two types of beans makes this chili extra tasty!

Ingredients Needed for Turkey Chili

This simple turkey chili takes just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand and the spices can be easily adjusted based on your personal preferences.

• Ground turkey
• Red kidney beans
• Great northern beans
• Canned tomatoes with green chiles
• Tomato juice
• Spices

How to Make Turkey Chili

This is such a simple turkey chili recipe, but it’s full of flavor and my family loves it! Here’s an overview of how the chili is made:

1. Brown ground turkey over in a medium size sauce pot or dutch oven.
2. Add beans, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato juice and spices.
3. Allow chili to simmer over medium-low heat uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, or until the tomato juice has reduced and thickened.

Can I Make Chili in a Crockpot?

Yes! You can also easily adjust this healthy turkey chili to be a slow cooker recipe. Just brown and drain your meat and transfer it along with the remaining ingredients to a slow cooker and heat up to 8 hours on low or 2-3 on high.

Can This Turkey Chili Be Made Keto?

Since this healthy turkey chili contains kidney beans, it’s not suitable for anyone following a keto diet. However, I have a great Keto Chili Recipe on my site already. You can make it with ground turkey instead of ground beef, and it’s keto-friendly!

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Our Favorite Turkey Chili Toppings

You’re welcome to garnish this ground turkey chili however you see fit. Our favorite chili toppings include:

• Fritos (of course!)
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Fresh green onions
• Sour cream
• Pickled jalapeños

What to Serve with Ground Turkey Chili

Serve this simple turkey chili with crusty bread for dipping, or keep things easy with a green side salad. Here are some of my favorite turkey chili sides:

• Keto Three Cheese Biscuits
• Keto Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
• Keto Dinner Rolls
• Mexican Cornbread

Tips for the Best Turkey Chili

• If you enjoy spicy chili, I would increase the chili powder to 3 tablespoons.
• Remember that if serving this chili with Fritos or crackers, the dish will get a good dose of salt from your toppings. That means you shouldn’t add too much salt to the chili itself.
• Turkey chili freezes and reheats beautifully, so you can make a big batch to enjoy later!

More Easy Chili Recipes:

• Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili Verde
• Keto White Chicken Chili
• Classic Keto Chili
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
• Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili