Best 8 Easy Left Over Turkey Chili Recipes

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When you have leftover turkey from your holiday feast, you may be looking for a quick and easy way to use it up. Using leftover turkey in a chili is an easy and convenient option. You can whip up a pot of chili in just a few minutes, and it's a great way to enjoy your leftover turkey in a new and exciting way.

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LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



Leftover Turkey Chili image

Put leftover roast turkey to good use in this simple, flavor-packed chili. Using fire-roasted tomatoes gives it an extra layer of toasty flavor, but regular diced tomatoes work fine, too. For a change-up from the traditional cornbread side, try it ladled over leftover mashed potatoes!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 cups leftover roasted turkey meat, white and dark combined, chopped or pulled into 3/4-inch pieces
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans
Leftover mashed potatoes or cooked rice, for serving
Sour cream and chopped scallion, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until they soften slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the turkey and stir until well coated in the spices. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth and scrape up any spices that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring the chili to a simmer on medium-low and cook, uncovered, on until the liquid has reduced by a few inches and the chili has thickened, about 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse one of the cans of beans; leave the bean liquid in the second can. Add all the beans plus the reserved bean liquid to the pot and heat until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve in bowls over potatoes or rice with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chopped scallions.

TURKEY CHILI WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY



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I made this with leftover turkey but would also work well with leftover chicken, too! Garnish with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips, if desired.

Provided by Brooks Lough

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
4 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until it starts to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add turkey and stir until well coated with spices. Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium low and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, about 50 minutes. Add black beans and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 72.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1997.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING TURKEY CHILI



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A simple, wholesome chili recipe made with turkey stock from a leftover turkey cavity at Thanksgiving. Serve with tortilla chips or bread.

Provided by Michelle Slobodzian

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chopped leftover turkey meat
2 (15.5 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups turkey stock
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine leftover turkey, white beans, black beans, corn, and tomatoes in a large pot. Stir in turkey stock, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Cook over high heat until boiling, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 988 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

EASY LEFT-OVER TURKEY CHILI



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An easy to fix chili using left over turkey and handy ingredients. I tweaked a weight watcher's recipe for this. If you want the results more soupy, add more water. Can use masa harina to thicken if desired.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
2 cups turkey breast, cut up
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
0.5 (3 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
10 black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil.
  • Saute onion and pepper until onion starts to turn translucent.
  • Add all other ingredients, except lime juice.
  • Add 1 to 2 cans of water, simmer about 10 minutes,or until heated through.
  • Add salt and chili powder or pepper to taste.
  • Stir in lime juice.

TURKEY CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



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There's nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of chili! Whip up a batch for game day, or freeze the leftovers for an easy future dinner. Our recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, but doesn't skimp on that long-simmered flavor. Whatever you do, don't forget the toppings! Our favorites are sour cream, shredded cheese, and scallions.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 lb ground turkey
1 can tomato
2 cans red kidney bean, drained and rinsed
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and red bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a wood spoon or spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, red kidney beans, chicken stock, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid has slightly reduced and the chili has thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the chili with sour cream, cheese, and scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 7 grams

30-MINUTE LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



30-Minute Leftover Turkey Chili image

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, small diced
1 green pepper, small diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans in chili sauce
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 cups chopped leftover turkey (see Cook's Note)
Chili toppings, such as sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until warm. Add the garlic, onion and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin, chili powder, pinto beans with the chili sauce, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and brown sugar, stirring to combine. Add the chopped turkey, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, if desired.

ANYTIME TURKEY CHILI



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I created this dish to grab the voters' attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin, brown sugar and cooked turkey, it's like an entire Thanksgiving dinner in one bowl. -Brad Bailey of Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, green pepper, oregano and cumin in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, broth, water, brown sugar, chili powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add turkey; heat through. If desired, top with cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



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Red and white beans with turkey make this chile a must-try variation of a classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed
1 cup frozen white shoepeg corn, thawed
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 lime, cut into wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix great northern beans, kidney beans, chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper and broth. Place turkey on bean mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove turkey from cooker to cutting board. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut turkey into bite-size pieces. Add turkey and corn to cooker. In small bowl, mix flour and water; stir into turkey mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened. Serve individual servings with lime wedges for squeezing juice over chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different spices and flavors. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
  • Add some heat: If you like spicy chili, add some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper. You can also use a hot sauce to taste.
  • Simmer for a long time: The longer you simmer your chili, the more flavorful it will be. Aim to simmer for at least 30 minutes, but you can simmer it for up to 2 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a great dish to serve with a variety of toppings. Some good options include sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Turkey chili is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pot of turkey chili that everyone will love. So next time you have some leftover turkey, don't let it go to waste! Make a pot of turkey chili instead.

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