• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cooking Chat
  • About
  • Find a Recipe
  • Wine Pairings
    • Wine Pairing Help
    • Wine Pairing Weekend & Other Wine Pairing Events
    • White Wine Pairings
    • Red Wine Pairings
    • Wine Pairings for Seafood
    • Summer Wine Pairings
  • Work with me
  • Resources
    • Food Blogger Resources
    • Cookbooks and Kitchen Tools
    • Collards and Kale Cookbook
      • Collards and Kale Affiliate Program
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Irish Recipes
  • Vegetarian Pasta Recipes
  • Mexican Recipes
  • Appetizers
  • Recipes using leftovers
  • Salad
  • Red Wine Pairings
  • About
×

Home » Chili » Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado

Published: Dec 17, 2017 · Modified: Aug 12, 2020 by Cooking Chat · This post may contain affiliate links

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

A little work upfront, then you can have this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili cooking all day with no effort. Topped with avocados for an easy healthy and tasty dinner! We often make this recipe to enjoy for a couple nights at home. But the Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado also makes a perfect make ahead dinner party recipe, so we are updating for today’s Sunday Supper event. Read on for more details and photos or click here to jump down to the recipe. 
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Topped with Avocado is an easy and healthy dinner recipe.

You gotta love having a few good slow cooker recipes waiting in the wings for a busy week. This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado is definitely on our short list here of go to recipes, and if you give it a try, I think you will become a regular in your house, too. But you will also want to share this easy and tasty recipe with friends, and add it to your make ahead dinner party recipe repertoire!

This slow cooker turkey chili recipe just takes about 30 minutes of time when you need to be around. Half of that time is chopping some onions, peppers and garlic, the balance you are stirring the onions and turkey in the skillet. Then you transfer the turkey and onions to the slow cooker, add the rest of the ingredients (except the avocado and cheese) and set the slow cooker, and forget it. I like to make this on a Sunday when I’ll be busy during the late afternoon, when I typically start cooking. You can get it going before you go to work in the morning for a weeknight meal, too.

This turkey chili recipe has health advantages, too. Substituting turkey for beef decreases the fat content a bit. Topping the chili with avocado adds nutrition, and I find the flavor of the avocado means I don’t need to use sour cream, and less cheese than I typically would use to top chili.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chile with Avocado recipe.

Healthy is good, but it’s got to taste great, too! This slow cooker turkey chili is very flavorful, but I wouldn’t describe it as “hot”. Medium spice would probably be a more apt description of this recipe.

Make Ahead Dinner Party Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

The same recipes that make for great make ahead meals at home can also be deployed as great make head dinner party recipe options. That is definitely true for this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili!

To bring this turkey chili to a dinner party, prepare the recipe following the instructions below — but don’t slice those avocados at home! As you know if you’ve ever had leftover avocado, the fruit turns brown quickly once it is exposed to the air.

Start making this chili in the morning, getting the limited prep out of the way. Let the chili cook throughout the day as you go about your business. If the chili is done in advance of your party, keep the chili in slow cooker on the warm setting until party time.

Depending on how your slow cooker works, you might want to crank it up to high again for about 30 minutes prior to serving.

slow cooker turkey chili

I suggest serving this turkey right from the slow cooker to keep it warm. When you are just about ready to eat, slice up that avocado and place it by the slow cooker to make it easy to add the avocado topping.

The avocado topping enhances the visual appeal of this slow cooker turkey chili. This is also a healthy recipe for people who are looking to adhere to their New Year’s resolutions while gathering to watch football or other occasions in the new year.

Looking for another delicious meal to make in your slow cooker and take to a dinner party? Try our Chanterelle Beef Stew or perhaps the Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew!

Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew recipe.

 

Wine Pairing for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Sure, you can enjoy this turkey chili recipe with a beer, but we often like to have wine with our chili. As I alluded to, this is possible in part because the chili is not super hot…I would be more inclined to go with beer with the 5 alarm style chili. But the moderate, complex spice in this dish pairs nicely with a Syrah, or you could also go with a Zinfandel here. We reviewed a Syrah wine pairing for our stove top turkey chili in this post, if you want a specific wine pairing idea. Another option is to try the versatile Gamay grape from Beaujolais as I did another time I made this chili.

Turkey Chili paired with a Syrah red wine.

Print

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado

Slow Cooker Turkey Chile with Avocado recipe.
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

Easy to make slow cooker turkey chili is flavorful, and topped off with avocado for extra taste and nutrition.

  • Author: Cooking Chat
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hours 45 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hours 55 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Tex Mex

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and flesh finely chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper, seeds removed and flesh finely chopped
  • 32 ozs diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 2 14 oz cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 avocados, peeled and diced (don’t slice open that avocado until a few minutes prior to serving!)
  • optional shredded cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions, cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the turkey to the skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey meat begins to brown. Add the garlic toward the end of this browning time.
  3. Transfer the turkey and onions to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the avocado and the cheese, to the slow cooker: peppers, tomato paste, kidney beans, and dried spices. Stir to combine the ingredients.
  4. Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7.5 hours.
  5. When the cooking time is done, serve the chili in bowls, topped with the chopped avocado and cheese if you are using it. Enjoy!

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @CookingChatWine on Instagram and hashtag it #CookingChat

Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes

Tools to use for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Don’t have a slow cooker yet? You’ll need it for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili! We have enjoyed our Crock-Pot, so sharing an Amazon affiliate link below and earlier in the post to the latest version of the model we have. If you don’t have a slow cooker, or don’t have enough time for this recipe today, you can get our stove top turkey chili recipe here.

 

« Leftover Turkey Linguine with Red Cabbage
Easy Olive and Avocado Chicken »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Christie

    December 17, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    We are BIG chili eaters here. This one is definitely going on the menu. Looks delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      December 17, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      Hope you get a chance to enjoy it! Thanks Christie!

      Reply
  2. Liz

    December 17, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    It’s definitely chili recipe and yours would hit the spot–especially topped with avocados!!

    Reply
    • Liz

      December 17, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      Chili “weather” not recipe! Darn cold medicine!!!

      Reply
      • Cooking Chat

        December 17, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        Ah got it! Sounds like you need some hot chili or soup!

        Reply
  3. Cindy Kerschner

    December 17, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    I can’t get enough hearty chili recipes this time of year! Avocado sounds like a cool addition.

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      December 23, 2017 at 8:33 am

      yes, the avocado really makes this one!

      Reply
  4. Caroline

    December 17, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    I love making chili in the slow cookers – yours looks and sounds tasty.

    Reply
  5. Nikki

    December 17, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    We love chili at my house! This looks like one we have to try! Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      December 23, 2017 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Nikki, I hope you get a chance to enjoy it.

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Slow Cooker Turkey Chili - Yum Goggle says:
    March 18, 2016 at 11:13 am

    […] GET THE RECIPE […]

    Reply
  2. Tastiest Healthy Recipes for 2017 | Cooking Chat says:
    December 31, 2016 at 8:33 am

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado This one from here on Cooking Chat is a go to recipe in our house! […]

    Reply
  3. Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipes List - Drugstore Divas says:
    June 18, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    […] Turkey Chili With Avocado […]

    Reply
  4. Easy Slow Cooker Roast Beef Recipe #SundaySupper - Sunday Supper Movement says:
    December 17, 2017 at 7:16 am

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado by Cooking Chat […]

    Reply
  5. Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip | #SundaySupper - Soulfully Made says:
    December 17, 2017 at 7:58 am

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado by Cooking Chat […]

    Reply
  6. Banoffee pie #SundaySupper - Caroline's Cooking says:
    December 17, 2017 at 8:59 am

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado by Cooking Chat […]

    Reply
  7. Easy Grain-Free Whole30 Cauliflower Dirty Rice (#SundaySupper) | Bites of Wellness says:
    December 17, 2017 at 10:27 am

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado by Cooking Chat […]

    Reply
  8. Easy Chicken Liver Pâté for #SundaySupper - says:
    December 17, 2017 at 10:37 am

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado by Cooking Chat […]

    Reply
  9. Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding #SundaySupper says:
    December 17, 2017 at 11:30 am

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado by Cooking Chat […]

    Reply
  10. Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew | Cooking Chat says:
    January 6, 2018 at 8:37 am

    […] prep on Sunday are kale pesto which can be used for a quick pasta meal or to top chicken and fish; slow cooker turkey chili that gets topped with avocado later; and making some grilled chicken that can be used for […]

    Reply
  11. Easy Black Bean Turkey Chili | Cooking Chat says:
    January 26, 2018 at 8:18 am

    […] Looking for another turkey chili recipe idea? Give our Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado a try! […]

    Reply
  12. 12 Super Recipes for Game Day Plus Beer and Wine Picks | Cooking Chat says:
    February 4, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    […] Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Avocado  […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi there! I'm David. I love creating tasty, (mostly) healthy recipes, finding great wine pairings, and sharing good food with family and friends. learn more about me!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Newsletter Sign-Up

Recent Posts

  • Oven Roasted Sirloin Steak with Onion Sauce
  • Real Irish Food for St. Patrick’s Day
  • Petite Sirah Pairings
  • Polish Dill Pickle Soup
  • Wine with Brisket – Pairings and Recipe
save 20% at feastdesignco.com

Copyright © 2023 Cooking Chat · Privacy Policy.