This hearty turkey chili is loaded with aromatic vegetables, making it flavorful, filling, and so satisfying. Perfect for a cozy and healthy dinner!
My family loves this paleo turkey chili, and I love that it is so full of veggies! It might take you about 20 minutes to chop the vegetables. If you plan to toss the ingredients in the slow cooker before heading to work in the morning, you can prep all the vegetables the night before.
Alternatively, you can toss the vegetables in a food processor and dice them up that way for a shortcut.
Check out these recipes for more slow cooker dinners: Maple Orange Pork Shoulder, Paleo Sloppy Joes, Slow Cooker Chicken Marengo.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. ground turkey thigh
1 large carrot, diced
2 medium zucchinis, diced
1 red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 16 ounce jar of salsa (I like to use chipotle with tomatillos for extra flavor)
1 cup chicken broth
Green onions and avocado for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Add turkey to the slow cooker. Then add carrots, zucchini, red onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapenos, toma-
toes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and oregano.
2) Use a wooden spoon to stir it all up. Make sure it is well mixed and the turkey is broken up.
3) Then add the jar of salsa and chicken broth.
4) Stir to combine. Set slow cooker on low for 5 to 6 hours or until turkey is cooked through.
5) Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6) Serve and enjoy!
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Mexican Inspired Chicken Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 2 lbs. skinless boneless, chicken thighs, cut into 1.5 inch chunks
- 1 onion thickly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium zucchinis chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 5 cups chicken broth preferably homemade
- 2 cups salsa preferably a simple tomato salsa
Optional Garnishes
- cilantro
- jalapeno
- green onion
- lime
- avocado
Instructions
- Combine the coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Toss the chicken with the spices. When the chicken is well coated, move it to the slow cooker.
- Add the onion, garlic, zucchinis, bell pepper, carrots, tomato paste, chicken broth and salsa.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with garnishes of your choice and serve!
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