Crock Pot Kid-Friendly Turkey Chili

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Crock Pot Kid-Friendly Turkey Chili

This one’s just for the kiddos (or picky family members)! A mild, kid-friendly chili is made with ground turkey, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes and spices. Top it with your favorite toppings, and serve it with some chips on the side for the perfect, back to school lunch.

Crock Pot Kid-Friendly Turkey Chili

Servings: 5  • Size: 1 cup  • Points +: 6 pts • Smart Points: 4

Calories: 226 • Fat: 3 g • Carb: 21 g • Fiber: 3.5 g • Protein: 31 g • Sugar: 5 g

Sodium: 688 mg • Cholest: 59 mg

1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey

1 teaspoon oil

1 medium onion, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced fine

1 garlic clove, minced

1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels

10 oz can Rotel Mild Tomatoes

8 oz small can plain tomato sauce

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 bay leaf

Optional Toppings:

diced avocado

reduced fat sour cream

reduced fat shredded cheese

baked tortilla chips

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the turkey, season with salt and cook, breaking up with a spoon until turkey browns and is no longer pink; place into the slow cooker. Add the oil to the skillet and sauté the onion, garlic and bell pepper over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes. Spoon over turkey into the slow cooker and stir in corn and tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt, mix until well blended. Pour chicken broth into the crock pot and add the bay leaf.

Cover and cook on HIGH 4 hours or LOW 6 hours. Serve with desired toppings.