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Packed with flavor without being too spicy, this easy slow cooker BBQ turkey chili is like a cross between traditional southwest-style chili and sloppy joe's.
Using convenient no-prep ingredients, it's as easy as it is delicious.
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Turkey Chili
You don't even have to chop an onion, making this slow cooker BBQ Turkey chili a perfect choice when you are feeling especially lazy or are short on time.
Recipe Notes
I made a few changes to the original recipe. It called for ground turkey, but turkey sausage was on special the day I shopped, so I used it instead.
And I cut the recipe in half, which still made 7 generous cups.
Served with corn muffins and a few of our favorite chili garnishes, this easy slow cooker BBQ turkey chili made a satisfying supper we both really enjoyed.
WW Turkey BBQ Chili
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Chili?
According to my calculations, each serving of this Easy BBQ Turkey Chili has about 288 calories and:
9 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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And the leftovers make a great quick and easy lunch. Enjoy!
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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Turkey Chili
Like a cross between chili and sloppy joe's, this easy, healthy and delicious slow cooker BBQ turkey chili is a family favorite.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time5 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 7
Calories: 288
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked turkey or chicken sausage
- ½ packet (1-ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (affiliate link)
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) corn, drained
Instructions
Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
If you have sausage links, cut open the casings to remove the sausage and discard the casings.
In a large skillet (affiliate link) set over medium heat add the turkey sausage and taco seasoning. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until sausage browns and is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
Transfer cooked meat to your slow cooker.
Add the tomatoes, beans, barbecue sauce (affiliate link) and corn.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the turkey sausage is tender.
Using a large spoon, skim off any excess fat that has accumulated on the surface of the chili.
Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with your favorite chili garnishes.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
9 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Turkey Chili
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 288Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.7g12%
Carbohydrates 38.3g13%
Fiber 7.7g31%
Protein 17.7g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot bbq chili, sloppy joe chili
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Recipe Source: Adapted from Slow Cooker Revolution Volume 2 (affiliate link) by America's Test Kitchen.
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
If you like this Easy Slow Cooked BBQ Turkey Chili you might also like:
- Slow Cooker 3-Bean Turkey Sausage Chili
- Slow Cooker Turkey Green Chile Chowder
- 3-Ingredient Sloppy Joes
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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