Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sweet Chili Turkey

 Here is a straightforward recipe for Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sweet Chili Turkey. It uses sliced deli turkey for a quick, kid-friendly meal that comes together with almost no prep.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds sliced deli turkey

1 (12-ounce) jar sweet chili sauce

1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Directions

1. Lightly separate the sliced deli turkey so it is not packed tightly together, then place it in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Scatter the sliced onion over the top.

2. Pour the sweet chili sauce evenly over the turkey and onions, then drizzle in the soy sauce. Gently toss just enough to coat the turkey without tearing it up too much.

3. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once halfway through, until the onions are soft and the turkey is hot and coated in a glossy sauce.

4. Taste and adjust with a little more soy sauce if needed, then serve warm over rice, on sandwich buns, or in lettuce cups. Spoon extra sauce from the slow cooker over each serving.

Tips and Variations

For extra heat, stir in a spoonful of sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes with the sauce. To make it a fuller meal, add sliced bell peppers or shredded carrots during the last hour of cooking. Because deli turkey is already cooked, avoid cooking it all day; check it around the 2-hour mark and switch the slow cooker to warm once everything is heated through to prevent the edges from drying out. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this turkey over steamed white rice, jasmine rice, or brown rice to catch all of the sauce. It also pairs well with roasted broccoli, steamed green beans, a simple cucumber salad, or bagged coleslaw for something crisp on the side. For a different meal, pile the warm turkey onto toasted brioche buns or sandwich rolls and top with crunchy slaw.