♥ SLOW COOKER EASY & QUICK FIXIN CAJUN TURKEY CHILI ♥

♥ SLOW COOKER EASY & QUICK FIXIN CAJUN TURKEY CHILI YOUR FAMILY IS GOING TO LOVE ♥

This is a great recipe for those cold nights and you want something to eat that will make you feel good inside.  The problem is that you work and don't have time to make a big stick to the ribs kind of meal. Between the kids games or practice, traffic, homework etc....THIS IS THE RECIPE FOR YOU.

While meat is browning you can put this all together in the slow cooker. When meat is ready, add and go. Or prepare it the night before by browning meat and at the same time put all other ingredients in slow cooker and refrigerate it. Cool meat while getting kids to bed. Then add the meat, return to refrigerate. Now you are ready to cook in the morning. (Or follow directions below.)



Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon Louisiana Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon basil 

1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/4 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb

1 can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies

1 can Diced Tomatoes 
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup pico de gio
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped yellow pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 bag of Frito corn chips, if desired

Directions

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.

Spray 4-to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add in cooker, mix turkey and all ingredients except corn chips,sour cream and cheese.

Cover and cook on High heat for 1 hour (while getting kids ready for school and you for work) and then on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours. 

Stir well before serving.  If too soupy, add a handful of tortilla chips or corn chips to thicken. Top each serving with corn chips, sour cream and cheese if desired .