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Simple Healthy Crockpot Chili Recipe

Simple Healthy Crockpot Chili Recipe

Simple Healthy Crockpot Chili Recipe is your effortless gateway to a hearty, nutritious meal that saves you time and effort. This recipe provides a wholesome, satisfying bowl of chili perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground turkey or chicken. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
    1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
  2. In the same skillet (or directly in the slow cooker insert if it's stovetop safe) with a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
    1 large onion, chopped, 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced
  3. Transfer the browned meat (if you browned it) and the sautéed vegetables (onion, bell peppers, garlic) to your slow cooker. Add the undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained kidney beans, rinsed and drained black beans, drained corn, and undrained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies.
    1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  4. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Pour in the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth.
    1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste, 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  5. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined and the spices are evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
  7. Before serving, taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed. You might want to add a little more salt, pepper, or chili powder to suit your preference.
  8. Ladle the Simple Healthy Crockpot Chili Recipe into bowls and serve hot. Offer your favorite toppings for guests to customize their bowls.

Notes

Allow the chili to cool completely. Transfer to airtight containers for refrigeration (3-4 days) or freezer-safe containers for freezing (up to 3 months).
Reheat on the stove over medium-low heat or in the microwave.