This turkey chili might be healthy, but it is super easy and full of flavor! Best of all, it can be made in the Crockpot, Instant pot, or stove top and it is zero Weight Watchers points!
I love any kind of chili (except really spicy chili) and this Healthy Turkey Chili is so good! I took my recipe for Keto Chili without Beans and I adapted it to be zero Weight Watchers points!
This turkey chili uses 2 pounds of ground turkey and 1 can of kidney beans to really bulk it up and make it nice and hearty.
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI
To get started we need to use a heavy bottom pot with a lid. I like to use a cast iron dutch oven. Add in the avocado oil and the diced red pepper and onion to soften in the pan. this takes about 8 minutes. Often times I use frozen diced onion as a time saver.
Now we can add in the ground turkey and the garlic and sauté until the turkey is cooked through.
Now we can add in the rest of the ingredients which are chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, crushed tomatoes, and the beans.
I like to let my chili simmer, covered, for at least an hour to let the flavors come together. I think this is especially important with turkey chili so the flavors can really get into that bland turkey meat.
Can you believe this healthy turkey chili is zero points and it is so filling!
For more Weight Watchers friendly recipes, please check out my DIY Ahi Tuna Bowls, Pesto Salmon and Veggies, Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai, Curried Pumpkin Soup, and Low Carb Breakfast Casserole.
INSTANT POT AND CROCKPOT TURKEY CHILI
This healthy turkey chili can also be made in the Instant Pot and the Crockpot. See the recipe card for more details.
Healthy Turkey Chili (Zero WW Points!)
INGREDIENTS
- ½ Tablespoon avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Pounds Ground Turkey (99% Lean)
- 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoons Cumin
- 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
- 1 28oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce Can kidney beans, drained
- kosher salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy bottom pot. Add in the onion and red pepper and saute until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add in the ground turkey and the garlic and cook the turkey until it is cooked through.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients and season with salt to taste.
- Let simmer, covered, for 1 hour to let the flavors develop. Serve
JENNIFER'S TIPS
- Crockpot: Add all ingredients to the crockpot (omit oil), and stir to combine. Add in 1 teaspoon of salt and stir. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Season with salt to taste and serve.
- Instant Pot: add all of the ingredients to the instant pot (breaking up the ground turkey) with 1 cup of water, seal the lid, and cook on hi pressure for 15 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release. Release the rest of the pressure with a quick release, season with salt to taste, and serve.
NUTRITION PER SERVING
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.
Lauretta says
I only have 1 lbs of turkey so I will cut everything in half should be great
Christine says
What can you use instead of the beans I am not a fan
jenniferbanz says
Just leave them out or add extra meat
Alex says
You should change the directions to say COOKED turkey needs to go in to the crockpot! I had to throw it out after looking at these comments.
Yasmin says
What did yours look like? I put in my turkey raw also in insta pot ugghhh my whole family is hungry
Abby says
For instant pot, do you cook the turkey prior to selecting pressure cook (sauté the turkey and cook before setting to pressure cook)?
jenniferbanz says
yes, cook the turkey first
Yasmin says
Wish I would’ve known that. I have a hungry crowd and the turkey isn’t cooked. I put all ingredients in like the recipe said.
Kristin Davis says
Can I substitute the Avacado oil for olive oil?
jenniferbanz says
yes
Linda says
What is the sodium content in the healthy turkey chili
jenniferbanz says
406 mg if no salt is added
Meagen Brosius says
I love trying different turkey chili recipes, I prefer it and this one was actually a winner with my husband too! Definitely will be making this one again soon! Yum!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love how easy and delicious this recipe is. It's perfect for a gathering or a party.
Betty smith says
Thankyou I really love this recipe, it will be the only one Iwill use in the future.