Spiced Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Warm, spice-infused chili with ground turkey and sweet potatoes, simmered to perfection for a satisfying Whole30 dinner. This american-inspired slow cooker (gluten-free, dairy-free) ready in about 375 minutes pairs ground turkey, olive oil, large onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground turkey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 sweet potato
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook 1.5 lbs ground turkey for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned; transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 diced red bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the cooked turkey mixture, 1 diced sweet potato, 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice), 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until sweet potato is tender and flavors are well combined.