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White Bean Turkey Chili served in a white bowl
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5 from 5 votes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A lightened up version of your standard chili that's every bit as comforting and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: comfort food, gluten free, one pot recipe
Servings: 6 people
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced small
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano ideally Mexican oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or smoked paprika (recipe note #1)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, omit for less spicy chili, increase for spicier chili
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannelini beans drained, or 3 cups cooked cannelini beans
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Chili Toppings

  • shredded cheddar cheese for serving, optional
  • sour cream for serving, optional
  • diced avocado for serving, optional
  • chopped fresh tomato for serving, optional
  • chopped fresh cilantro for serving, optional
  • lime wedges for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook and stir until lightly browned, breaking up into bite size pieces.
  • Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, oregano, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder, kosher salt, and cayenne (if using); cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juice and chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in beans; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  1. Standard chili powder is a mix of spices and ground chiles while chipotle chili powder is just dried and ground chipotle chiles. It adds a nice smoky heat to this chili. For a milder chili, use smoked paprika instead.
  2. Nutrition information does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1930IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg

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