Healthy Turkey Chili
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
Servings
6
This healthy turkey chili recipe includes lean ground turkey and kidney beans and corn for a filling meal. The hearty chili provides protein and fiber from other vegetables and makes a great weeknight dinner option. Turkey chili can be prepared on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Suggested toppings are optional. Turkey chili is popular for many events.
Ingredients
- •2 teaspoons olive oil
- •1 cup yellow onion (chopped)
- •3 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- •1 pound extra lean ground turkey (or chicken (99%))
- •4 tablespoons chili powder (use mild; McCormick preferred)
- •2 teaspoons ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- •28 ounces diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes)
- •1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- •2 cans dark red kidney beans (15 oz, rinsed and drained)
- •1 can sweet corn (15 oz, rinsed and drained)
- •toppings (cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream)
Instructions
- 1
Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat.
- 2
Add in onion, garlic, and red pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 3
Add in ground turkey and break up the meat, cooking until no longer pink.
- 4
Next, add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
- 5
Next, add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, and corn.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
- 8
Garnish with anything you'd like.
Nutrition (per serving)
336
Calories
31.8g
Protein
3.7g
Fat
46.7g
Carbs
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