Have you had turkey and stuffing for days now and are wondering if there’s any end in sight? Well, why not mix things up and use your leftover turkey meat to make this crockpot leftover Thanksgiving turkey chili? This recipe also comes in handy when you wish to defrost any turkey leftovers from your Thanksgiving dinner later on. It’s the perfect thing to make on a chilly day.
This recipe is not only simple but it is absolutely delicious. I have started to make a batch each year after Thanksgiving and my family loves it. I love it too because it’s a healthy recipe (which is much needed after all the Thanksgiving feasting) and my crockpot can do all the work for me with this recipe!
What meat is best for this chili?
Dark meat goes really nicely but a blend of both white and dark meat is also nice. I’ve also used all white meat before and I’ve even used rotisserie chicken for this recipe and it was fantastic.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
To make this recipe, you will need:
- Shredded turkey meat
- White onion
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Cannellini beans
- Great northern beans
- Diced green chiles
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Red pepper flakes
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Chicken stock or broth
- Lime
- Water
- Green hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper
What toppings go well on this chili?
I love to serve this chili with oyster crackers, corn chips, or yellow cake mix corn bread along with shredded cheddar and sour cream. Avocado and diced onion also go well on top of this chili.
What else can I do with leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat?
I love making this chili recipe with leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat but shredded turkey meat in this southwest quinoa casserole is also really good. I also like to shred and freeze leftovers.
How do I make this crockpot leftover turkey chili?
To make this leftover turkey chili, first gather and measure out your ingredients. You will need:
- 3 to 4 cups of shredded turkey meat
- 1 medium white onion finely diced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 can of cannellini beans
- 1 can of great northern beans
- 1 can of diced green chiles (with their juice)
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon of oregano
- ½ teaspoon of thyme
- 1 carton of chicken stock or broth (32 ounces)
- The juice of one small lime
- ½ cup of water (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon of green hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving (optional)
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Corn bread or corn chips
- Sliced avocado
Next spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the onion, garlic, and turkey first. Rinse and drain the beans before adding. Afterwards, add the green chiles with their juice, the diced tomatoes, and chicken stock. Add the spices, hot sauce (if desired), lime juice, and water if needed. Stir well and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Crockpot Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Chili
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups shredded turkey meat
- 1 medium white onion finely diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can great northern beans rinsed and drained
- can diced green chiles with juice
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- 1 carton chicken stock or broth about 32 ounces
- the juice of one small lime
- ½ cup water (if needed)
- 1 tbsp green hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving (optional)
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- diced onion
- corn bread
- corn chips
- oyster crackers
Instructions
- Begin by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- Add the onion, garlic, and turkey first. Rinse and drain the beans before adding. Afterwards, add the green chiles with their juice, the diced tomatoes, and chicken stock
- . Add the spices, hot sauce (if desired), lime juice, and water if needed. Stir well and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
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If you liked this Thanksgiving turkey chili recipe, please share the love and pin it!
Abby
This looks super delicious! I don’t have a crockpot but I’m determined to try it out in some other way!
Jen
This sounds so good! It can be hard to figure out creative things to do with the extra turkey. Thanks for the suggestion!
Lauren Knips
I love creative ways to use up all that left over turkey. We are a small family so we always have lots of turkey after Thanksgiving.
Kimmy
This looks super delicious and anything that pairs with cornbread is a win in my book! I’ll have to try this recipe out this year.
Amy
That is a great idea. I usually host Thanksgiving so I have a lot of leftovers. Pinned!
Bri
Oh yum! Definitely making this this year!
Angela Fry
This looks so good. I’ll have to try it this year.
Eva
Love leftover recipes! Looks so yummy, will definitely give it a try! Thanks for sharing.
FOODHEAL
This is a great way to recycle a meal.
Laura
Always looking for ways to use up the leftover turkey. This is a keeper.
Emily Flint
What a great idea!! I’m always looking for leftover recipes and I’m so glad I found this one!
Sue
A perfect solution for leftover turkey!
Christina
So delish!
Jennifer Talley
This sounds easy and delicious and I can’t wait to try it with our leftover Thanksgiving Turkey!
michele
A new way to use leftover turkey!
Magali
It was so delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Chef Dennis
what a perfect recipe for this time of year. I’ll be making it soon!
Kerri
It’s always chili season in our house! I’ve been looking for more slow cooker recipes and love this!
Debar
Excellent idea. Pinning onto my thanksgiving board. I purposely buy a large turkey just so I can make stuff like this.
Lilly
I am so excited to try this recipe! I’ll have plenty of left over turkey soon!
dorry
this looks yum. want to try it too
Christina
Yum!
The Southern Thing
This looks delicious and a great way to put leftovers to use!
Kasy Allen
What a great way to get rid of Thanksgiving leftovers!
CC
I’m a huge fan of turkey chili, and this is such a great recipe to use the leftover instead of throwing it away. I pinned this, I must try.