Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili

This Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili is a hearty and savory recipe, which includes ground turkey and pumpkin purée. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (14 oz) can pumpkin purée
• 1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin

How To Make Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili

1. Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
2. Brown the turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until fully browned.
3. Transfer to Crock Pot: Add the turkey and sautéed veggies to the slow cooker. Stir in pumpkin purée, kidney beans, tomato paste, broth, and all spices.
4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
5. Serve and store: Top with your favorite chili toppings and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned?
  Yes, just be sure to cook and purée it first until smooth.
• How to make it spicier:
  Add extra jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce for more heat.
• What toppings go well with this chili?
  Try sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.
• Can I make this vegetarian?
  Skip the turkey and double the beans or add lentils.

What To Serve With Turkey Pumpkin Chili

This warm chili pairs perfectly with:

• Cornbread
• Tortilla chips
• A side salad
• Roasted sweet potatoes

How To Store Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove.

Turkey Pumpkin Chili Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 461
• Total Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 121mg
• Sodium: 972mg
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 36g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I cook this chili on the stovetop instead?
Yes. Simmer everything in a large pot for about 45 minutes after browning the turkey and veggies.

Does this taste like pumpkin?
The flavor is subtle and savory—not sweet—thanks to the spices.

Can I use a different type of bean?
Absolutely. Black beans or pinto beans work well.

Is this chili gluten-free?
Yes, as long as all your canned and packaged ingredients are labeled gluten-free.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup
• Crock Pot Turkey Necks
• Crock Pot Turkey Meatloaf

Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

461

kcal

A hearty, high-protein chili made with pumpkin purée and ground turkey — perfect for cold weather meals.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  

• 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  

• 1 red bell pepper, diced
  

• 1 pound ground turkey
  

• 1 (14 oz) can pumpkin purée
  

• 1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  

• ¾ cup chicken broth
  

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  

• ½ teaspoon chili powder
  

• ½ teaspoon paprika
  

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  

• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  

• 1 teaspoon cumin

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  
• Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  
• Transfer to Crock Pot and stir in pumpkin, beans, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
  
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  
• Serve with toppings and enjoy.