Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey

  • 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 4 cups cubed butternut squash

  • 1 cup water

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for serving

  • ½ cup sliced scallions, for serving

  • Hot sauce, for serving

Directions

  1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking it up into chunks, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

  2. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, squash, water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne to the slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.

  3. Remove lid and stir to combine. Serve hot, topped with Cheddar, scallions and hot sauce, if desired.