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Healthy turkey chili with sour cream, cheese and cilantro in a bowl.
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5 from 47 votes

Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe made on the stove or in crock pot is full of flavor from lean ground turkey, beans, veggies and chili spices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup and Stew
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey extra lean
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 3 large celery stalks chopped
  • 2 medium bell peppers chopped
  • 14 oz can low sodium red kidney beans drained & rinsed
  • 14 oz can low sodium white beans drained & rinsed
  • 28 oz can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes low sodium
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder low sodium
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning low sodium
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Lime, cilantro, cheese, yogurt, chips etc. for serving
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Instructions

  • Preheat large 5-6 quart Dutch oven, heavy bottom pot or ceramic non-stick skillet on high heat and add ground turkey. Cook until small pieces form or about 5 minutes, stirring and breaking into small pieces with spatula constantly. Transfer to a bowl or large slow cooker, and set aside.
  • Return skillet or pot to medium heat and swirl a bit of oil to coat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until translucent or 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add celery and bell peppers, sauté for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. If using slow cooker, transfer there, or leave in a dutch oven.
  • Then to either add red kidney and white beans, tomato sauce, broth, chipotle pepper, chili powder, taco seasoning and pepper.
  • Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes. In slow cooker, cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
  • Stir and adjust salt to taste, if necessary. Serve warm with your favorite toppings!

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Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate chili for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat desired amount of chili in small pot by simmering on low heat. Cover and stir occasionally until warmed through.
  • Freeze: Make sure to cool chili completely and then freeze in a glass container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 508mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g