Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili

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Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chiliis a delicious Weight Watchers turkey chili recipe that can be easily made in your slow cooker or on the stove top. It’s a zero Weight Watchers points dish that the whole family will love! Suitable for Gluten Free diets.

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This belly filling, hearty and healthy Weight Watchers Turkey Chili is the perfect weeknight dinner idea. With it’s delicious classic chili flavor and super quick cook time, it is sure to be a family favorite dinnertime dish.

If you’re finding yourself short on time, you can whip up this turkey chili Weight Watchers friendly recipe on the stove top in about 30 mins. But, if you’re looking for a classic crockpot turkey chili recipe that gets your taste buds salivating, I’ve got you covered too!!!

Freddy and the girls love this recipe soooooo much. When I make it I usually double or triple the recipe so I can freeze it to have on hand for when I just don’t have the time or the energy to whip something up.

Yeap, it is so tasty and so easy, you will definitely want to add this slow cooker turkey chili Weight Watchers friendly recipe to your freezer meal prep recipe list.

Ready to learn just how easy it is to make delicious WW turkey chili in the slow cooker or on the stove top? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you…..

How to Make Weight Watchers Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Weight Watchers Instructions

To make this delicious slow cooker turkey chili, start by spraying your pan
Cook the onions and peppers in the pan for 5 mins till they’re soft.
Add turkey to the pan and cook till it’s brown. If you have lots of excess water in the pan, make sure to drain it.
Add the turkey, cooked vegetables and all the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker.
Mix the ingredients for the crockpot turkey chili recipe together in the crockpot.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hrs or on low for 6 hrs.
Serve and enjoy!

Turkey Chili Stove Top Instructions

Add all your ingredients for the Weight Watchers Turkey Chili to your pot. Bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 30 mins.
Then serve and enjoy.

Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Recipe Tips

If you aren’t a fan of any of the beans I’ve listed here, you can easily change any of the beans out for other varieties.
In order to keep the slow cooker turkey chili recipe a 0 freestyle point Weight Watchers recipe, you need to make sure to use sugar-free tomato paste.
You also need to use turkey breast (or chicken breast mince) that is 99% fat-free or healthier to keep this a 0 point Weight Watchers compliant.
The toppings you choose will affect the Weight Watchers points calculation. Keep an eye on the point values for the ones you choose to include.

Can You Freeze Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili?

Yeap. This is the perfect make ahead and freeze meal prep solution. Did you know I have 2 freezers? This means I have plenty of storage room for this tasty chili, so I looooove to triple this recipe and freeze some to keep on hand.

Want to do the same? Just follow the instructions below for freezing, thawing and reheating your turkey chili.

To Freeze the Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Let the chili cool down, then transfer it into freezer bags.
Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
Store the chili in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Thaw the Crockpot Turkey Chili

Remove the turkey chili from the freezer the night before it’s needed and let it thaw in the fridge.
If you need it to thaw faster, you can place the chili in the microwave and thaw according to microwave’s instructions.

Reheating Weight Watchers Turkey Chili

Transfer the thawed turkey chili into a bowl and reheat in a microwave on low (30% power) until you can easily stir it. Then switch to high power and cook until it’s thoroughly warmed through.
Or you can transfer the thawed turkey chili to a saucepan along with 3 tbsp of water. And bring it to a boil for a couple of mins until it’s thoroughly warmed through.

How do I make my Weight Watchers Turkey Chili thicker?

No problem, peeps. I’ve got your back. If you are making your turkey chili on the stove top, all you have to do to get it even thicker is cook it partially uncovered for the last 10 mins.

Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Serving Suggestions

Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes.

Instant Pot cornbread.

Instant Pot white rice.

You can also use it as a topping for Air Fryer Hot Dogs.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 (yeap, zero!) Freestyle SmartPoints in one serving of turkey chili.

Important: to keep it zero points, be sure to adhere to the suggestions above. Choose a sugar-free tomato paste and 99% fat free ground turkey. And make smart choices for toppings, as these can change the point value.

Looking for Other Chili Recipes?

Check out some of these other amazing chili recipes:

3 Bean Chili

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Hearty Venison Chili

More Slow Cooker Recipes

If you enjoyed this slow cooker turkey chili, then you’ll want to check out these other quick, easy and delicious slow cooker recipes:

Venison Slow Cooker Stew

Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

Spicy Slow Cooker Bean Soup

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5 from 6 votes

This is a delicious, affordable and healthy meal prep solution the whole family will love.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time4 hours hrs

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Servings: 10

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Ingredients:

▢ 2 onions diced
▢ 1 bell pepper chopped
▢ 1.3 lbs (600g) ground lean turkey or ground lean chicken
▢ 1 tsp minced garlic
▢ 1 tbsp tomato paste
▢ 1.5 tsp dried oregano
▢ 2 tsp ground cumin
▢ 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
▢ 42 oz (14 oz cans) kidney beans drained
▢ 3- 142 oz (14 oz cans) chopped/diced tomatoes
▢ 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
▢ Salt
▢ Low calorie cooking spray

Instructions

Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Slow Cooker Version Instructions:

To make this delicious slow cooker turkey chili, start by spraying a pan with low calorie cooking spray.
Cook the onions and peppers on the stove top for 5 mins till they’re soft.
Add turkey and cook till it’s brown. If you have lots of excess water inside the pan, make sure to drain it.
Next place the turkey, cooked vegetables, and all the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Mix the ingredients for the crockpot turkey chili recipe together in the crockpot.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hrs or low for 6 hrs.
Serve and enjoy.

Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Stove Top Version Instructions:

Add all your ingredients for the Weight Watchers Turkey Chili to your pot and bring it to a boil.
Then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 30 mins.
If you want thicker chili, then cook partially uncovered for the last 10 mins.
Serve and enjoy.

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Notes

Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Recipe Tips

If you aren’t a fan of any of the beans I’ve listed here, you can easily change any of the beans out for other varieties.
In order to keep the slow cooker turkey chili recipe a 0 freestyle point Weight Watchers recipe, you need to make sure to use sugar-free tomato paste.
You also need to use turkey breast (or chicken breast mince) that is 99% fat-free or healthier to keep this a 0 point Weight Watchers compliant.
The toppings you choose will affect the Weight Watchers points calculation. Keep an eye on the point values for the ones you choose to include.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 Freestyle SmartPoints in one serving of turkey chili.

To keep it zero WW points, make sure to use sugar-free tomato paste, 99% fat free ground turkey (or chicken), and make smart choices for toppings, as those can change the points value.

Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Serving Suggestions

Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes.

Instant Pot cornbread.

Instant Pot white rice.

You can also use it as a topping for Air Fryer Hot Dogs.

Nutrition

Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili | Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

FAQs

Can you cook raw ground turkey in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can cook ground turkey directly in the crock pot without browning it first.

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Is chili better on stove or slow cooker? ›

Sure, there are plenty of other amazing chili recipes that are cooked on the stovetop, like beef and bean chili or white chicken chili. However, many of the ingredients in traditional chili (like onions and garlic) and dried spices (like chili powder and cumin) develop excellent flavor thanks to low-and-slow cooking.

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How long can you leave chili in a crockpot on low? ›

The tomatoes contain sugar, which caramelizes in the slow cooker, and will eventually burn if it cookes for too long. Anything longer than 10 hours on low is risky.

Does slow cooking chili make it taste better? ›

Chili is perhaps the ideal slow-cooker dish because its flavor improves with a long, slow simmer.

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Can you put raw ground meat in slow cooker? ›

From a safety point of view, assuming you don't overload your slow cooker, and it comes up to safe temperatures (140 F, 60 C) in less than two hours (preferably much less), it is perfectly safe to begin cooking in a slow cooker with raw ground meat.

What adds the most flavor to chili? ›

Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight. Warming spice blends, like Garam Masala, Ras el Hanout or Baharat are another simple and delicious way to add layered flavors to this simple one-pot meal.

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What is the secret to really good chili? ›

Cook it long enough

Chili recipes need time for flavors to meld and come together, and collagen-rich meat (like chuck roast or ground beef) needs 90 minutes to two hours to fully break down and become tender. If you don't have time for a long simmer, try using a slow cooker or making it the day before.

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Should chili be thick or soupy? ›

Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there's just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.

Can you cook from raw in a slow cooker? ›

Yes of course you can. You can make pie filling, or stew or casserole all in the slow cooked. The meat is raw, or preferably browned, and the veg is raw. Add stock.

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Is cooking a turkey in a slow cooker safe? ›

Many slow cookers cannot accommodate large turkeys, so USDA recommended cutting-up a whole turkey into smaller pieces, or using store bought turkey parts. The parts should always be thawed before placing them into a slow cooker. DON'T start cooking foods from the frozen state.

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Can you cook raw meat on low in slow cooker? ›

Kornblum tells SELF that while, yes, you technically can slow-cook with raw meat, you won't get your best results this way. You'll have better luck in the flavor department if you sear it first— browning adds a nice, caramelized depth to the dish.

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Do you have to cook ground beef before putting it in the slow cooker? ›

Typically, beef or pork can turn out dry or not as tender if they aren't browned first. However, this applies more to roasts or whole cuts of meat. While you can certainly brown it partially on the stove first, that defeats the purpose of cooking ground beef in the crock pot!

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