Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili Recipe. This chili uses ground turkey, a lean and tasty protein, making it a great alternative to traditional beef chili.
It’s packed with beans and tomatoes, which not only add fantastic flavor but also make it a filling dinner.
This turkey chili pairs wonderfully with a slice of crusty bread or a side of cornbread.
It’s an ideal dish for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd.
Weight Watchers Points
5 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 5 Blue Plan and 10 Green Plan
5 WW Freestyle Points and 10 Smart Points
Tips and Tricks
Prepping the Sausage
Remove the sausage from its casing before placing it in the slow cooker. This allows you to break it up more easily and ensures even cooking.
Breaking Up the Sausage
Break the sausage into small pieces with a spoon or spatula. This helps distribute the meat evenly throughout the dish and allows it to absorb the flavors from the other ingredients.
Combining Ingredients
Stir all the ingredients well after adding them to the slow cooker. This ensures that the flavors mix and the sausage is evenly distributed.
Cooking Time
For deeper flavors, let the slow cooker run on low for the full 6 hours. If you’re in a hurry, you can cook it on high for 3 to 4 hours, but the flavors meld better with a longer, slower cook.
Adjusting Seasoning
Taste the dish before adding salt and pepper at the end of the cooking time. The canned tomatoes and sausage can add plenty of seasoning, so adjust to your preference.
Optional Garnishes
Adding fresh lime juice just before serving can brighten the flavors and add a zesty kick. Sliced scallions also add a nice crunch and a fresh, mild onion flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the dish with a side of cornbread or over steamed rice for a complete meal. A side salad can also complement the hearty dish.
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent drying out.
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Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili
Equipment
- Meat Mallet
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot-Italian turkey sausage (four links are usually about 1 pound)
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans undrained
- 1 can (14½ oz) diced tomatoes with garlic and onions undrained
- 1 can (14½ oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
- 1 medium onion chopped
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- fresh lime (optional)
- sliced scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Take the sausage out of its casing and place it in a large slow cooker (4-quart size or bigger).
- Break the sausage meat into smaller pieces.
- Add the beans, both cans of diced tomatoes along with their liquid, and the onion to the slow cooker.
- Stir everything together well.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours.
- After cooking, stir in the salt and pepper.
- (Optional) Garnish with chopped scallion and limes before serving.
Notes
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