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Copycat Panera Turkey Chili {Easy Crockpot Recipe}

September 6, 2020 by Two Pink Peonies 17 Comments

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copycat panera turkey chili crockpot

I love Panera! I feel like so many of my favorites are there. I love their mac and cheese, cookies, iced green tea, and of course, their turkey chili. When I was pregnant with my son, I worked across the street from a Panera so I ate lunch there quite a bit. Since I couldn’t have deli meat because I was pregnant, I would often get their turkey chili. It was really filling, delicious, and just plain perfect. Panera has such a wide variety of healthy options and I really enjoy their turkey chili.

Now that we’ve moved several times since then, I’m not quite as near to as a Panera as I would like. I’ve been missing their turkey chili. I’m a huge fan of using my crockpot, so I decided to use my crockpot for this copycat Panera turkey chili recipe. You can check out my big list of crockpot recipes here, if you’re craving more slow cooker meal idea.

What ingredients are needed to make this copycat Panera turkey chili in the crockpot?

If you’re wondering what ingredients you’ll need for this copycat Panera turkey chili, you’ll need:

  • White onion
  • Lean ground turkey (or shredded turkey)
  • Celery
  • Carrot (I used baby carrots)
  • White beans
  • Kidney beans
  • Garlic
  • Canned crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • White pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Tomato paste
  • Chicken broth or stock
  • Edamame
  • Salt
  • Pepper

I really love the edamame in this recipe. They give this turkey chili such a nice crunch, the texture is really a nice addition. My local grocery store carries shelled and peeled frozen edamame. If yours doesn’t you’ll need to cook and peel the edamame and then throw it in at the end.

Also, If you can’t find canned crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning, use regular crushed tomatoes and then add 2 teaspoons of Italian blend seasoning to substitute.

What goes well with this turkey chili?

I love to serve this copycat Panera turkey chili with yellow cake mix corn bread or oyster crackers. Sour cream, diced red onion, avocado, and shredded cheese also go well on the side.

Do I have to brown the turkey first?

Yes, if you don’t brown it first it is too greasy or it clumps together. I highly recommend browning it. When I have time, I love to brown ground turkey and ground beef then drain and cool. I then put the meat in freezer friendly ziplock bags and store them flat in my freezer. These are great to defrost the night before and then toss in the crockpot with everything else the next morning.

Do I have to use ground turkey?

No, not at all! Shredded turkey, like leftover Thanksgiving turkey also goes well in this chili.

copycat panera turkey chili crockpot
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Copycat Panera Turkey Chili Crockpot Recipe

This copycat recipe tastes really close to the real thing. Enjoy a delicous and hearty bowl of copycat Panera turkey chili at home.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat Panera turkey chili
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 8 people
Author Two Pink Peonies

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 white onion finely diced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey may also use shredded turkey
  • ⅓ cup chopped celery
  • ⅓ cup chopped carrot
  • 1 can white beans (such as navy beans) drained
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • ½ cup edamame peeled and shelled
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 can can crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp white pepper   
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups chicken broth or stock
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Brown your ground turkey meat, drain the fat, and set aside. (You may also use cooked shredded turkey for this recipe).
  • Spray your crockpot with non-stick spray.
  • Add all the ingredients to your crockpot and stir well.
  • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve with corn bread, french bread, or oyster crackers along with shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Notes

I was able to find shelled and peeled frozen edamame at my grocery store which I just tossed in with everything else. If yours doesn’t, you’ll need to cook and peel the edamame and then throw it in at the end.

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copycat Panera turkey chili crockpot

Filed Under: copycat, Recipes, Slow Cooker Meals, Turkey Recipes

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Comments

  1. Abby

    September 7, 2020 at 8:54 am

    I love a good crockpot recipe! This looks delicious and so warming.

    Reply
    • Two Pink Peonies

      September 7, 2020 at 10:24 am

      That it is, Abby! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
      • Meesha

        October 19, 2020 at 4:53 am

        5 stars
        This sounds really good!! Have to try it out

        Reply
  2. Amy Gougler

    September 7, 2020 at 9:49 am

    This sounds delicious! I love turkey chili and need to try this one!

    Reply
    • Two Pink Peonies

      September 7, 2020 at 10:24 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Michelle thibeault

    September 7, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    Yup chili with turkey as the star is my fav!

    Reply
  4. Jen

    September 8, 2020 at 6:29 am

    This sounds so good. We haven’t had chili in a while so we’ll have to try this!

    Reply
  5. Rosana Rodriguez

    September 17, 2020 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    I love turkey chili. This looks delicious and so warming.

    Reply
  6. Kay

    October 19, 2020 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    Love the use of turkey mince, another great slow cooker recipe to add to my collection

    Reply
  7. Emily Flint

    October 19, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love Panera but have not been in so long, I’m so glad I found your copycat recipe!!

    Reply
    • Two Pink Peonies

      October 19, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      I’m so glad you found it too, thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Kerri

    October 19, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    I’m always down for a good copycat recipe! We love Panera’s Turkey Chili!

    Reply
  9. Sue

    October 19, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite Panera soups! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  10. Leslie

    October 20, 2020 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    I will try copycat Panera anything! Especially their soups! Excited for this!

    Reply
  11. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    October 21, 2020 at 4:52 am

    5 stars
    Yum! I need this in my life. I have to rethink dinner tonight.

    Reply
  12. Swathi

    October 21, 2020 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    Copycat panera turkey chili looks delicious perfect winter meal.

    Reply
  13. Debra

    October 22, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    What a wonderful and filling chili…love how easy it was to make, too.

    Reply

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