Best 12 Slow Cooker Turkey And Brown Rice Chili Recipes

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If you're looking for a warm and comforting meal that's easy to prepare, look no further than slow cooker turkey and brown rice chili. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, turn on your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY & BROWN RICE CHILI



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This hearty turkey chili recipe takes just 35 minutes to prep. While it's cooking, you'll have time to throw together a green salad and warm up some crusty bread to complete the meal.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked ground turkey breast
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped red and/or green bell peppers (2 large)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
½ cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans 50%-less-sodium beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (see Tip)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce (see Tip)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 slice Grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turkey, bell peppers, onion, celery and garlic; cook until meat is brown, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain, if needed.
  • Stir broth, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, chile peppers and cumin into meat mixture in large saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Stir in brown rice. Cook, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes more or until desired consistency. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 346.2 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CHILI



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Old El Paso® chopped green chiles provide a simple addition to this slow cooked turkey and brown rice chili. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turkey and onion in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix turkey mixture and remaining ingredients except rice.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in rice. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg

LAURA'S QUICK SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about all day. Great topped with Cheddar cheese, crushed corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by LauraKKH

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

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground allspice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in the skillet, and cook until evenly brown; drain.
  • Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and mix in turkey, tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans and onion. Season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice and salt.
  • Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 547.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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

TURKEY CHILI WITH BROWN RICE



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A wholesome turkey chili with rice recipe that tastes like you are treating yourself. Serve topped with low-fat shredded Cheddar and freshly chopped green onion.

Provided by C R Henning

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
¼ cup uncooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium white beans, rinsed
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
¼ cup tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in the pan and add ground turkey. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the vegetables back in. Add brushed tomatoes, broth, and uncooked rice. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire, oregano, garlic-pepper seasoning, paprika, cumin, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Uncover, taste, and adjust spices. Add white beans and hot sauce. If chili is too thin, add 1/4 cup tomato paste. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 397.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CHILI



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This is a slow cooker recipe. This is a lower-fat chili because it is made with ground turkey breast. Make sure that you are buying ground turkey BREAST and not ground turkey, which includes both light and dark meat and will be higher in fat. If you use ground beef instead of the turkey, you won't need the oil to cook it in.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey and onion in oil, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • Mix turkey & onion with remaining ingredients except rice in a 3 1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-10 hours (or high heat setting 4-5 hours).
  • Stir in rice.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until rice is hot.

SLOW COOKER TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CHILI



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This is a betty crocker recipe. Do you have ground beef in the freezer? Use it instead of the turkey, plus you won't need to use oil when you cook it. Stir in either brown or white rice at the end. Stir in either brown or white rice at the end. This is a low-fat chili because it is made with ground turkey breast. Check that you are buying ground turkey breast and not regular ground turkey, which includes both light and dark meat and will be higher in fat. Enjoy this chili topped with your favorite salsa and corn chips.

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Poultry

Time 8h26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 -16 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can old el paso chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turkey and onion in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix turkey mixture and remaining ingredients except rice.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in rice. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 416.2, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 24

TURKEY CHILI WITH BROWN RICE



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This turkey chili isn't your typical chili. It is thick with brown rice and isn't full of liquid like other chili recipes. It's full of flavor and tastes even better the next day. Top it off with your favorite salsa and sour cream and serve with warm cornbread.

Provided by JLANSMAN

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
½ cup water
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups water
⅔ cup uncooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey and onion in the hot skillet until turkey is browned and crumbly and onion is transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer turkey mixture to a large stockpot. Stir in tomatoes, chili beans, green chiles, 1/2 cup water, sugar, chili powder, cumin, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 1/3 cups water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Add cooked rice to the stockpot, cover, and cook until rice is hot, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1017.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

BUSY MOM SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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Chili recipe for the slow cooker swap... tweeked the directions and ingredient list. This was the first recipe I had posted in a contest! Thanks for your comments.

Provided by Connie C.

Categories     Beans

Time 6h15m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 slices crumbled cooked bacon
2 lbs ground turkey
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 medium onion
1 green pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1/4 cup celery
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
green onion
sour cream
cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in skillet, drain on paper towel, allow to cool and break in pieces. Crumble and brown turkey in the skillet and stir to break apart. Place cooked turkey and bacon in slow cooker. Season with taco seasoning mix, oregano, garlic powder and salt,and pepper. Mix until meat is evenly coated. Pour in beef broth, Rotel salsa, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste. Add onion, green pepper, bay leaf, celery, salt, and pepper. Mix well. You may need to adjust for the thickness by adding water.
  • Simmer on low, stirring occasionally. Cook for approximately 6 to 7 hours.
  • Garnish with green onions, sour cream and/or cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 2164.4, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 38.8

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI.



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Becca1018

Categories     Beans

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup mushroom, diced
1 cup black beans
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Spray skillet with nonstick spray.
  • 2. Add onion and garlic powder. Cook until just browned.
  • 3. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring regularly, until cooked through.
  • 4. Transfer turkey and onions to slow cooker.
  • 5. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
  • 6. Cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 39.1, Sodium 344, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 19

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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Great for a cold rainy day, I originally found this recipe on allrecipes.com added my own tweaks into the original, you can add more spices or even chili peppers if you like, this was the perfect amount of spice for my picky 4 year old.

Provided by piscesabitdreamy

Categories     Poultry

Time 4h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil and brown turkey on skillet pan.
  • 2. In crock pot add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, red and green bell peppers, onion, chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, all spice, salt.
  • 3. Add cooked ground turkey, stir.
  • 4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 335.7, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 28

SLOW COOKER WHITE CHILI WITH RICE



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This is a compilation of several white chilis that I've tried over the years. After many attempts, these are the ingredients my family has come to love. It's easy and the ingredients are very forgiving. This can be topped with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, etc.

Provided by Kitchenwarrior

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

Time 8h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
½ (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 peppers green chile peppers, seeded and minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds ground turkey

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add beans, tomatoes, salsa, chicken broth, rice, chile peppers, jalapeno, cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 7 hours.
  • At the 7-hour mark, keep slow cooker temperature on Low and heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add to the slow cooker, mix thoroughly, and continue to cook for 50 to 55 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 338.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • Use leftover turkey: This recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
  • Choose the right type of rice: Long-grain brown rice is the best type of rice to use in this recipe. It will hold its shape and not become mushy.
  • Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Add vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to this chili, such as diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker turkey and brown rice chili is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With its hearty and flavorful combination of turkey, brown rice, beans, and vegetables, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve it with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro.

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