Best 9 Quick White Bean Turkey Chili Recipes

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Welcome to the world of quick and delicious meals with our guide to making the best "Quick White Bean Turkey Chili". This recipe is designed for those who crave a hearty and flavorful chili without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner looking for an easy weeknight meal, our recipe offers a delightful blend of white beans, ground turkey, and a medley of spices that will satisfy your taste buds. So, get ready to explore the delectable flavors of this speedy white bean turkey chili and discover how to create a satisfying and nourishing meal in no time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK WHITE BEAN TURKEY CHILI



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My husband came home from a sales trip to the East Coast raving about white bean chili. This is our version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloin
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Cut turkey tenderloin lengthwise into quarters. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic in butter until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove turkey and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into cubes. Transfer vegetables to a saucepan. Add the turkey, broth, beans, tomatoes, salsa, parsley and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-16 minutes or until slightly thickened. Top each serving with cheese or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

QUICK WHITE TURKEY CHILI



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Lauri Pobanz combines white corn, great northern beans and leftover turkey to prepare this steaming chili. "I appreciate how fast it is to make- and that my husband and our four children like it," notes the Lincoln, Nebraska cook. "I often bake a pan of corn bread to go with it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1-3/4 cups chicken or turkey broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (7 ounces) white or shoepeg corn, drained
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, turkey, beans, corn, chilies, cumin and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat,; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h30m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

1/2 pound dried navy beans, picked over
Sour cream, for serving
2 tablespoons olive oil
Grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for serving
2 cups chopped yellow onion
Chopped green onions, for serving
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoons Emeril's Southwest Essence, recipe follows
1 2/3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons cornmeal
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (10-ounce) cans Ro'tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles (original), undrained
2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles, undrained
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro stems
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches overnight. Drain beans in a colander and return to kettle with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Cook beans at a bare simmer until just tender, about 1 hour, and drain in a colander.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil and saute the onion and jalapeno until soft and beginning to caramelize, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey, Southwest Essence, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned and cooked through, 6 minutes. Add the cornmeal and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, canned tomatoes, canned chiles, and cilantro stems and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. After it has cooked for 30 minutes, add the cooked beans. Add the heavy cream and cilantro leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes longer.
  • Serve the chili in deep bowls, garnished with dollops of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and green onions to taste.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

TURKEY AND WHITE-BEAN CHILI



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Get all the flavor of a slow-simmered chili in less than half the time with this speedy, family-friendly recipe. It's packed with ground turkey, jalapeño peppers, ground cumin, and tomato paste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground turkey
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapenos, diced (seeded for milder taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cans (19 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
Sour cream, cilantro, and radishes for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large, deep, skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up turkey with spoon, until browned, 9 minutes.
  • Add onion and jalapenos; cook until soft, 3 minutes. Stir in cumin and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans, chicken broth, and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thick, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, and radishes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 33 g

TURKEY CHILI WITH WHITE BEANS



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Make and share this Turkey Chili With White Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LA286570

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
1/4 cup chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
3 cups beef stock or 3 cups canned beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 (15 ounce) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained
chopped red onion
chopped fresh cilantro
plain low-fat yogurt or light sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until light brown and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add oregano and cumin; stir 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium-high.
  • Add turkey; stir until no longer pink, breaking up with back of spoon.
  • Stir in chili powder, bay leaves, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon. Add tomatoes with their juices, breaking up with back of spoon. Mix in stock and tomato sauce. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans to chili and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Discard bay leaves. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.).
  • Ladle chili into bowls. Pass red onion, cilantro and yogurt separately.
  • Notes: I usually decrease the chili powder slightly because my DH prefers things mild.
  • We've always skipped the red onion and cilantro, but, it sounds interesting.
  • I'm estimating the active and passive work times.

CHILI WITH TURKEY AND BEANS



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Ground turkey, stewed tomatoes, and four kinds of beans make this chili quick, light, and flavorful. It's great served in bowls and sprinkled with cheese for a fall lunch or supper.

Provided by The Lullaby League

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

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced stewed tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cube French onion bouillon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook turkey, onion, and green pepper in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, about 10 minutes, stirring often; rain excess grease. Stir stewed tomatoes, chili beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chili powder, molasses, cumin, bouillon cube, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper into turkey mixture.
  • Bring chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 805.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY WHITE BEAN CHILI



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Corn and Progresso® chicken broth provide a simple addition to this slow cooked turkey bean chili.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium poblano chile, seeded, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 box (9 oz) frozen shoepeg white corn, thawed
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Place turkey in slow cooker. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, chile and garlic in oil 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add to slow cooker.
  • In blender, place 1 can of the beans and 1 cup of the broth. Cover; blend on medium speed 20 seconds or until smooth. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Stir in remaining 2 cans of beans, remaining 2 cups broth, the corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper and salt.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg

KHALIL'S TURKEY AND WHITE-BEAN CHILI



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Turkey and White-Bean Chili with no tomatoes may sound unorthodox, but it is destined to become a classic. Lots of fresh rosemary and hominy also set this chili apart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Ground Chicken Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt
1 pound ground white-meat turkey or chicken
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) white hominy, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion; cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add garlic, chiles, rosemary, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes; season with salt. Add turkey and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 5 minutes. Add broth, beans, and hominy; bring to a boil over high. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chili is thickened slightly, 25 minutes. Stir in cornmeal and cook 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

WHITE CHILI WITH GROUND TURKEY



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A great alternative to regular chili. This dish has a unique taste that even the pickiest eater will enjoy. Make sure you spice this one to taste! Garnish with cheese, salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves, and serve with rolled tortillas on the side.

Provided by Donna Nugent

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     White Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ground cayenne pepper to taste
ground white pepper to taste
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
5 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
  • Add two cans of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1366 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful chili. Great options include cannellini, kidney, or black beans.
  • For a smoky flavor, roast the poblano pepper before adding it to the chili.
  • If you like a spicier chili, add a jalapeño pepper or two. Just be sure to remove the seeds first.
  • If you're short on time, use pre-cooked turkey sausage or ground turkey.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy white bean turkey chili is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also low in fat and calories. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover turkey. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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