New World Chili
Not your ordinary chili recipe, this slow cooker version combines turkey with butternut squash, corn, cranberries, and jalapeno pepper for a unique taste sensation.

Ingredients
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1 lb. turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
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1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
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1 cup peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash or pumpkin
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1 Tbsp. chili powder
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Chicken broth
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2 cups shredded fresh spinach
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4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (1 cup)
Directions
1.
In a 5-quart slow cooker combine turkey, undrained tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, squash, onion, the 1/2 cup chicken broth, corn, cranberries, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, and garlic.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours. If desired, stir in additional broth to reach desired consistency. Stir in spinach just before serving. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 301, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 1051 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Total Sugar 15 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 43%, Calcium 24%, Iron 20%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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how-tos
Recommended Recipe:
Chicken Fajita Chili
Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker before you head out the door to run errands. Dinner will be ready when you return.
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