Description
Turkey chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines lean ground turkey with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a warm bowl of goodness that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this turkey chili will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy it on its own or served over rice—it’s versatile enough to please any palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onions and bell peppers and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Push veggies aside and add ground turkey. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes, kidney beans, and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg