I love chili, but even with ground turkey, you won’t be able to tell the difference. Guys, this is the best zero-point turkey chili you have ever eaten! This chili recipe only calls for six ingredients: cumin, chili powder, red beans, crushed tomatoes, and ground turkey.
One thing I like to serve chili with is homemade beer bread. My beer bread recipe only requires 2 ingredients and you can read about that here. Chili and bread go well together, and you can easily arrange this meal to make it count toward your daily smart point total.
My main objective in starting this blog is to demonstrate to you how you don’t have to give up your favorite foods, like chili or bread, and still enjoy them.
Hey there fellow Weight Watchers! Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying chili recipe that’s also zero points? Look no further than this amazing WW Zero Point Turkey Chili!
This recipe is packed with flavor and protein thanks to the ground turkey onions, crushed tomatoes, red beans, chili powder, and cumin. It’s also super easy to make, so you can whip it up in no time.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can of red beans
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium heat. Place the ground turkey and onion in the skillet, and cook until brown. Pour turkey and onions into the slow cooker.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Serve with toppings, if desired.
Tips:
- You can freeze this chili for later use. Store in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Chili can last up to 4 to 6 months in the freezer.
- Instant Pot Turkey Chili Instructions: Set your IP to saute mode and cook the onion and ground turkey for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and cumin to the pot. Place the lid on the IP and pressure cook on high for 14 minutes followed by a quick release.
- What Crock Pots are the Best?
When choosing a slow cooker, think of the size of your family first. Do you have a large family of 6 or more? You probably want a larger crockpot that is 7 qt or more. For smaller families that are 4 or less, choose a 4 qt slow cooker and just adjust the recipe ingredients in half. No need to change the cooking times.
Other Recipes To Try:
- Air Fryer Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)
- Lightened Up Strawberry Pretzel Salad
- Weight Watchers Potato Salad with Miracle Whip
- Spaghetti with Ground Beef Sauce
Additional Resources:
- For more easy slow cooker recipes, be sure to check out Slow Cooker Homemade Applesauce (No Sugar), Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork, and Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup!
- For more recipe inspiration, check out the Recipe Diaries website.
- For more information on the Weight Watchers program, visit the Weight Watchers website.
Enjoy this delicious and satisfying WW Zero Point Turkey Chili!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many SmartPoints are in this chili?
A: This chili is zero SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers Freestyle plan, myWW Blue plan, and myWW Purple plan. It’s 4 SmartPoints on the myWW Green plan.
Q: Can I use ground chicken instead of ground turkey?
A: Yes, you can definitely use ground chicken instead of ground turkey. Just make sure that you use ground chicken that uses only the breast meat. Using ground chicken or turkey that includes thigh meat etc will increase the Smart Point value of this recipe to 5 Smart Points per portion.
Q: Can I freeze this chili?
A: Yes! This Zero Point Chili freezes really well and will keep in the freezer for 2 – 3 months. Just make sure that you defrost the chili fully before heating. It is also important that you reheat the chili till it is steaming hot throughout before serving.
Q: What can I serve this chili with?
A: You can serve this chili with a small portion (40g – dry weight) of easy cook white rice for 4 Smart Points or with a medium portion (60g – dry weight) for 6 Smart Points (Freestyle & myWW Blue plan). If you are following the myWW Purple plan, you are able to serve this Chili with a portion of brown rice for no extra SmartPoints. Top a spoonful of fat-free natural yogurt and some sliced pepper. Spoon into a medium-sized jacket potato (160g) for 7 Smart Points (Freestyle & myWW Blue plan). If you are following the myWW purple plan, potatoes are now zero points. Serve with zero-point cauliflower rice for a zero-point meal.
Additional Resources
- Weight Watchers website: https://www.weightwatchers.com/
- Recipe Diaries website: https://www.recipe-diaries.com/
- Pointed Kitchen website: https://pointedkitchen.com/
This WW Zero Point Turkey Chili is a delicious and easy recipe that’s perfect for anyone following the Weight Watchers program. It’s packed with flavor and protein, and it’s also super easy to make. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
How to Make CrockPot Turkey Chili
Step 1: Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and the heat to medium heat. Place the ground turkey and onion in the skillet, and cook until brown. Pour turkey and onions into the slow cooker.
Step 2: Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Serve with toppings, if desired.
Tips for CrockPot Turkey Chili
- You can freeze this chili for later use. Store in airtight containers or heavy duty freezer bags. Chili can be frozen for up to four or six months.
- Instructions for Instant Pot Turkey Chili: Place your Instant Pot in saute mode and cook the onion and turkey for five minutes. To the pot, add the tomatoes, beans, cumin, and chili powder. After placing the lid on the Instant Pot, pressure cook on high for 14 minutes, then quickly release the pressure.