Easy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
This Easy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is proof that you don’t need a long ingredient list or hours of active cooking time to make something genuinely delicious. Three simple ingredients, a slow cooker, and a little patience—that’s all it takes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
- 2 cans (14.5 oz / 410g each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 packet (about 1 oz / 28g) chili seasoning mix
Instructions
- Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink.
- Transfer the browned turkey to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
- Add both cans of undrained diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of chili seasoning over the top and stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Optional: Adjust consistency by adding a splash of chicken broth if too thick, or remove lid for last 30 minutes if too thin.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, cayenne, or hot sauce as desired.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
Don’t skip browning the turkey—it adds depth of flavor. For a thicker chili, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) 30 minutes before serving. This chili tastes even better the next day and freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 27
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