Description
Enjoy a bowl of comforting Turkey Chili that’s both delicious and healthy! This hearty dish combines lean ground turkey with kidney beans, sweet corn, and a medley of spices, making it perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner. Whether you simmer it on the stovetop or let it cook in your slow cooker, this chili is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein and flavor. It’s customizable too—adjust the spice levels and toppings to suit your taste for a dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) dark red kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn, rinsed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey to the pot and cook until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt; cook for 20 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, and corn; mix well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; let simmer for 30–45 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg