Best 7 Slow Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili Recipes

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Whether it's leftover Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas turkey, or just a roasted turkey dinner, turning that leftover bird into a warm and hearty chili is a great way to use up leftovers and enjoy a delicious meal. With the help of a slow cooker, you can easily create a flavorful and comforting leftover turkey chili with minimal effort. This versatile dish can be tailored to your preferences, allowing you to adjust the spice level, add in your favorite vegetables, and even incorporate different types of beans or grains. So gather up your leftover turkey and get ready to indulge in a satisfying and savory slow cooker leftover turkey chili.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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This is one of my weekly meals for my family! It's easy and delicious. Top with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, green onion, or crushed tortilla chips. Maybe even in a sourdough bread bowl!

Provided by lala

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken stock
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank's® Redhot®), or more to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ground turkey, tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, chicken stock, onion, hot sauce, chili powder, salt, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, and black pepper together in a slow cooker; stir to break the turkey into small chunks.
  • Cook on Low 6 to 8 hours (or High for 4 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1574.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SLOW-COOKER LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



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Red and white beans with turkey make this chile a must-try variation of a classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed
1 cup frozen white shoepeg corn, thawed
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 lime, cut into wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix great northern beans, kidney beans, chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper and broth. Place turkey on bean mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove turkey from cooker to cutting board. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut turkey into bite-size pieces. 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. Serve individual servings with lime wedges for squeezing juice over chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI IN THE SLOW COOKER



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Another way to use your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving is turkey chili. Not a lot of prep time, allowing you plenty of time for Black Friday shopping. Garnish with shredded cheese and sour cream.

Provided by Tie Hall

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 16h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried pinto beans
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 leftover turkey carcass
½ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
¼ tablespoon masa, or to taste
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Separate beans, place into a large container, and cover with several inches of cool water. Let beans soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic in the hot pan until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place turkey carcass into a slow cooker with drained beans, sauteed vegetables, chicken broth, 3 tablespoons chili powder, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Remove any bones from the carcass and add tomatoes, corn, masa, hot sauce, chili powder, white pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Let simmer on Low for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 266.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



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Put leftover roast turkey to good use in this simple, flavor-packed chili. Using fire-roasted tomatoes gives it an extra layer of toasty flavor, but regular diced tomatoes work fine, too. For a change-up from the traditional cornbread side, try it ladled over leftover mashed potatoes!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 cups leftover roasted turkey meat, white and dark combined, chopped or pulled into 3/4-inch pieces
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans
Leftover mashed potatoes or cooked rice, for serving
Sour cream and chopped scallion, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until they soften slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the turkey and stir until well coated in the spices. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth and scrape up any spices that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring the chili to a simmer on medium-low and cook, uncovered, on until the liquid has reduced by a few inches and the chili has thickened, about 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse one of the cans of beans; leave the bean liquid in the second can. Add all the beans plus the reserved bean liquid to the pot and heat until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve in bowls over potatoes or rice with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chopped scallions.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that we balance by topping it off with avocado and green onion. Make a big batch and freeze any leftovers! -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h45m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup brewed coffee
3/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Sliced avocado and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey and onion; cook until meat is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 8-10 minutes., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in seasonings. Add tomatoes, sweet peppers, chiles and garlic; stir in coffee and wine., Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer. Top servings with avocado and green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

30-MINUTE LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, small diced
1 green pepper, small diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans in chili sauce
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 cups chopped leftover turkey (see Cook's Note)
Chili toppings, such as sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until warm. Add the garlic, onion and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin, chili powder, pinto beans with the chili sauce, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and brown sugar, stirring to combine. Add the chopped turkey, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, if desired.

ANYTIME TURKEY CHILI



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I created this dish to grab the voters' attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin, brown sugar and cooked turkey, it's like an entire Thanksgiving dinner in one bowl. -Brad Bailey of Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, green pepper, oregano and cumin in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, broth, water, brown sugar, chili powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add turkey; heat through. If desired, top with cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Here are some tips, Tricks and conclusion about the leftover Crock Pot turkey chili recipe

  • If you don't have any leftover turkey, you can easily use shredded chicken or ground turkey instead.
  • To make your chili a little spicier, add a tablespoon or two of chili powder or cayenne cayenne.
  • If you want a thicker chili, leave out the cornstarch and water mixture. You can also mash up some of the black or kidney or pinto or chili or great chili.
  • Serve your chili over rice, corn bread, or tortilla with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro and, of course, tortilla.

This leftover turkey chili recipe is a great way to use up your leftover turkey. It is also a great way to save money and feed your family a delicious and healthy meal. This chili is also easy to make. All you need to do is throw the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook it all day. You can serve it with all your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro and onions.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a hearty and quick and easy comforting meal that your whole family will love, this leftover turkey chili recipe is perfect for you. This chili is also a great way to use up your leftover turkey. It is also a great way to save money and feed your family a delicious and quick and healthy meal.

This chili is also easy to make. All you need to do is throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, cook it all day. And finally, serve it with your favorite toppings.

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to let me know how it turns out by leaving a recipe review on the recipe page or the comments below.

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