Description
Turkey White Bean Chili is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. This hearty and healthy dish combines lean ground turkey with fiber-rich white beans and a medley of spices, creating a savory bowl that satisfies without the guilt. With minimal prep and cook time, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in under an hour. Plus, it makes fantastic leftovers, allowing the flavors to deepen overnight. Top it with shredded cheese, avocado, or fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this nutritious dish as a family-friendly dinner or meal prep option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds extra lean ground turkey
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 2 (14 oz) cans white kidney beans (drained)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground turkey; cook until no longer pink (around 5 minutes), breaking it up as you stir.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, minced garlic, green chilies, beans, and all spices until well combined.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and let cook gently for 15-20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg