Crockpot Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Chili {easy + delicious}

This crockpot leftover turkey chili is so easy to make. It is loaded with flavor and a wonderful way to repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers!

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 cooler 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: You’ll need about four cups of pulled turkey meat.
• White onion: You’ll need one small white onion for this recipe.
• Navy beans and great northern beans: The beans for the chili. You can also use other white beans, if desired.
• Diced green chiles: To give the chili some spice.
• Garlic powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf: To season the chili with. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
• Chicken stock or broth: About 32 ounces, use low sodium if you’re sodium sensitive.
• Lime: You’ll need the juice of one lime for this recipe, it really makes a big difference in the chili.
• Green hot sauce (optional): To give the chili some spice.
• Salt and pepper: I recommend doing salt and pepper to taste.

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 chili?

Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.

Add the onion and turkey first.

Rinse and drain the beans before adding. Afterwards, add the green chiles with their juice, 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 crockpot recipe, you might also like:

• No Boil Crockpot Mac and Cheese
• Yellow Cake Mix Corn Bread
• Crockpot Black Eyed Peas {Perfect for New Years}
• Copycat Panera Turkey Chili

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