Description
Warm up your evenings with this delightful Turkey White Bean Chili, a dish that offers a comforting blend of flavors and textures. Made with lean ground turkey and creamy white kidney beans, this chili is both nutritious and satisfying. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. The medley of spices adds depth to the dish, while optional toppings like avocado and cheese enhance its appeal. Whether you serve it on its own or as part of a larger meal, this chili will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds extra lean ground turkey
- 2 (14 fluid ounce) cans white kidney beans (drained)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 (4 fluid ounce) cans diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add ground turkey to the pot and cook until it's no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, green chilies, beans, and spices until well combined.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or corn. For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili powder. This chili tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.