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    Home » Recipes » Gourmet Chili Recipes

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    Published on October 13, 2019 - Updated on July 2, 2022 by Chef Rodney - 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili is so flavorful. If you love pumpkin, you HAVE to try this chili recipe! Healthy and delicious!
    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    It's that time of year again where it seems like everything I cook or bake has pumpkin in it. And this Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili
    recipe is no different!

    If you are a frequent visitor to this site you know how much I love my Chili. You can see all my wonderful chili recipes by viewing this collection of my Gourmet Chili Recipes.

    As you can see I have made many different types of chili with different meats and beans and even lentils for my Healthy Lentil Butternut Squash Chili recipe.

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    But this is the first time I've made chili using pumpkin purée. I know it sounds weird using pumpkin purée but it acts as a substitute for the tomatoes and tomato paste.

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    The end result is a fantastic pumpkin flavored chili. I really like this chili with Great Northern Beans but you can basically use any type of white bean you have on hand like white kidney beans or Cannellini beans.

    An alternative to using chicken broth is Better Than Bouillon. I often use it when I don't have broth on-hand.

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    What I like about Great Northern Beans is that they usually absorb whatever the come in contact with. So in this case they take on a nice pumpkin flavor. If you like using Great Northern Beans in your chili, make sure you try my Quick and Easy Turkey Chili recipe. Equally delicious.

    If you are in the mood for some light reading, you can learn more about the Origins of Chili which is pretty fascinating. Well to me it is.

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    Try to resist as much as possible the temptation to open the lid while it's cooking as the slow cooker loses heat. By just opening the lid to stir the contents can make the internal temperature drop by 10°F to 15°F.

    For more delicious recipes like this one, I suggest you check out these awesome recipes:

    • Rod's Quick and Easy Turkey Chili
    • The Best Pumpkin Bread
    • Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
    • Amazing Pumpkin Muffins
    • Cream of Pumpkin Soup

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this turkey pumpkin chili recipe in your slow cooker (see recipe card for quantities): Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Pumpkin Puree, Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, Ground Turkey, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Green Chilies and Great Northern Beans.

    🥣 How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    In a slow cooker, whisk together the chicken broth, pumpkin puree, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add the ground turkey and mix to combine.
    Fold in the onion, garlic, green chilies, and white beans. Cover the slow cooker and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low.
    Serve with sour cream, cheese, radishes, and cilantro. (optional)

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    This Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili is so flavorful. If you love pumpkin, you HAVE to try this chili recipe! Healthy and delicious!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 hrs
    Total Time 5 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 312 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    • 1 Can Pumpkin Puree
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • ¾ teaspoon Chili Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey
    • 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
    • 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
    • 8 oz Green Chilies, Diced
    • 30 oz Great Northern Beans, Rinsed & Drained
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    Instructions
     

    • In a slow cooker, whisk together the chicken broth, pumpkin puree, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add the ground turkey and mix to combine.
    • Fold in the onion, garlic, green chilies, and white beans. Cover the slow cooker and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low.
    • Serve with sour cream, cheese, radishes, and cilantro. (optional)

    Notes

    → Try to resist as much as possible the temptation to open the lid while it's cooking as the slow cooker loses heat. By just opening the lid to stir the contents can make the internal temperature drop by 10°F to 15°F.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 1039mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11205IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    2 Comments

    1. Richelle

      October 22, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      Absolutely delicious! We served it with Fritos and a sprinkle of grated cheese, and I’ll definitely make it again. I browned the turkey before adding it to the crockpot but maybe I’ll walk on the wild side and follow directions next time. All I know is that I’m glad I doubled the recipe so we can eat it again tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        October 22, 2019 at 6:15 pm

        Glad you liked it! I really appreciate the feedback!

        Reply

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