Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili packs a double protein punch with the addition of both lean ground turkey breast and quinoa.
Recently I made a big batch of Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili and, as most chilis do, it got better and better as the week went on. I reheated a bowl for lunch each day and was happy as a clam with a hot and hearty, protein-packed lunch that was pre-made and ready to rock.
Bonus: because this chili is packed with good for you ingredients, I didn’t feel like I needed a nap afterwards!
Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili packs a double protein punch from the addition of both lean ground turkey breast and quinoa. A little sweet from chopped sweet potatoes and a can of baked beans, plus a little heat from classic chili spices makes this dish ultra-tasty, healthy, and filling.
Topped with shredded cheese and tortilla chips — it is a treat! Actually, I must confess that making chili always gets me a little giddy as it’s basically an excuse to eat nachos. As if I needed an excuse, but you know what I mean!
How to Make this Recipe
Start by browning 1lb ground turkey breast with 1 chopped shallot in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season liberally with salt and pepper then stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
Add the cooked turkey to the bottom of a 6 quart crock pot then add 1 large peeled then chopped sweet potato (about 1lb) and a bevy of chili-inspired spices including chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and red chili pepper flakes.
Next add a 15oz can of baked beans plus 28oz crushed tomatoes.
Finally add 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup uncooked quinoa. The quinoa will continue to absorb chicken broth as the chili cools, so make sure you have some extra on hand for re-heating.
Mix the ingredients together then pop the lid on top and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. That’s it!
Ladle the hot and hearty chili into bowls then top with lots of shredded monterey jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and fresh avocado.
Warm, and ultra-filling – I hope you’ll love this chunky chili with loads of good-for-you ingredients!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb 99% fat free ground turkey breast
- 1 large shallot or 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth, plus extra for reheating
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can baked beans
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 large sweet potato, ~1lb, peeled then chopped small
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- Toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped avocado, tortilla chips, green onions
Directions
- Add the ground turkey and shallot to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper then cook the turkey until it's no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the garlic then saute for 30 more seconds. Scrape the mixture into a 6 quart crock pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except toppings, into the crock pot then place a lid on top and slow cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or LOW for 5-6 hours, or until the sweet potatoes and quinoa are tender. Serve with toppings. May need to add more chicken broth when reheating.
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mmmmm I’m loving this healthier take on chili — I will def be trying this recipe asap! xo
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This looks amazing! I just picked up a huge bag of quinoa at Costco. I think some of it might be destined for this recipe!
Thanks for inspiring our dinner tonight! All your recipes are so tasty! Wondering what measurements of the spices you use? Thanks!
So clearly I didn’t read the recipe at the bottom listing the exact measurements. Mondays…
Hehe, no worries! ;)
girl, you are on FIRE with these quinoa recipes! i am impressed! and a stirring crockpot? are you kidding me?
I so have to try this! I feel like I have been in a rut with the same rotation of crock pot recipes lately but this one is different and sounds deeee-lish!
Love that I have all these ingredients on hand :)
How do you rinse your quinoa? I have had times where I feel mine still tastes bitter after rinse
Yum!!!!! Thanks for a chance on that great giveaway.
Kristen, I love grocery shopping too and can spend an embarrassing amount of time at Trader Joe’s! (The sample guy KNOWS me, lol.) Glad you had some “you” time!
Love the idea of the quinoa in chilli. Adding it to my next batch!
i would love a crockpot, all the recipes I see using one look so delicious and simple.
I love the concept of the stirring crockpot. I tend to lift my lid and then regret it instantly! The chili looks yummy too!
This recipe looks awesome! I’ve never made chili in my slow cooker but clearly I need to now. Happy Monday!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
You are using all of my favorite things here…the crock pot, sweet potatoes, quinoa and turkey! I love the idea of using quinoa in a chili…genius!