New World Chili

Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup peeled seeded and cubed butternut squash or 1 cup pumpkin
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups shredded fresh spinach
• 4 ounces jalapeno monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Recipe

• 1 in a 5-quart slow cooker, combine turkey, undrained tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, squash, onion, 12/cup of the chicken broth, corn, cranberries, jalapeno pepper, chili powder and garlic.
• 2 cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours, or on high-heat setting for 5-6 hours. if desired, stir in additional broth to reach desired consistency. stir in spinach just before serving. sprinkle each serving with cheese.