Best 8 Spiced Turkey Chili With Spaghetti Squash Recipes

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Spiced turkey chili is a flavorful and hearty dish that can be enjoyed on any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it can also be made with ground turkey. The chili is packed with flavor from the spices, and the spaghetti squash adds a healthy and delicious twist. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. Whether you like it mild, medium, or hot, this chili is sure to please.

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SPICED TURKEY CHILI WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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Spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, this warming bean and turkey chili pairs perfectly with the sweet fall flavor of roasted spaghetti squash in this naturally gluten-free dinner.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Gluten-Free and Fresh     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Soup/Stew     Chili     Turkey     Poultry     Squash     Spice     Bean     Olive

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 small or 1 large spaghetti squash (3-3 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded
1 1/2 teaspoons (or more) kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 onion, finely chopped, divided
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Season squash with 1 tsp. salt. Arrange face down on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake squash until interior is tender when flipped and prodded with a fork, 20-40 minutes depending on size.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep-sided skillet over high. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, three-quarters of the onion, and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 minutes. Increase heat to high. Stir in vinegar, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Add broth, beans, tomato sauce, and cocoa powder and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Season with salt, if needed.
  • Scrape spaghetti squash out into strands with a fork. Divide among bowls, then spoon chili over. Top with parsley, olives, and remaining chopped onion.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CINCINNATI CHILI



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This is a twist on Cincinnati "five-way" chili: spaghetti and chili plus cheddar cheese, onion and kidney beans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Oyster crackers and shredded cheddar cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Halve and seed the spaghetti squash; roast, then scrape into strands (see Cook's Note).
  • Meanwhile, put half of the onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water; set aside. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the beef, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, oregano, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups water to the beef mixture. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chili is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Drain the reserved onion; pat dry. Top each serving of chili with the spaghetti squash, kidney beans, onion, oyster crackers and cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH QUICK TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
4 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 pound ground turkey
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 14-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons ketchup
Hot sauce, to taste
8 ounces spaghetti
Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is brick red, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the turkey and stir, breaking up the meat, until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth, beans and ketchup; bring to a simmer and cook until the chili is slightly thickened but still soupy, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the scallion greens and hot sauce.
  • Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, then drain. Divide among bowls and top with the chili, cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 451 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 38 grams

SPICY TURKEY CHILI



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"This peppery chili is not for the faint of stomach," assures Margaret Shauers of Great Bend, Kansas. "It's saucy and satisfying---according to my daughter, it's the one thing she can taste when she has a cold. It also freezes very well," adds Margaret.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground turkey or turkey sausage
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 cups beef broth or beer
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add remaining ingredients. , Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY CHILI



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This is a delicious, filling chili. Serve topped with sour cream and tortilla chips!

Provided by CPolencheck

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

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
½ cup chicken broth
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes, then add the turkey, and stir until crumbly and no longer pink.
  • Add the butternut squash, chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes, kidney beans, hominy, and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 709.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHILI



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Provided by Joanna Pruess

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 cups venison chili, warmed (see recipe)
1 spaghetti squash (about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rubbed with oil
Sour cream, jalapeno peppers, olives and scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash directly on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, turning once, until the flesh begins to give and feels tender when pressed.
  • Remove the squash from the oven, cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. With a fork, scrape out the flesh into spaghetti-like strands, leaving about a half-inch-thick shell.
  • Mix the strands of squash into the hot chili and spoon the mixture back into squash shells. Garnish with sour cream with sliced jalapeno peppers, olives and scallions. If desired, add a border of tortilla chips stuck into the chili.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 92, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 36 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

SPICY TURKEY CHILI



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This a very hearty and spicy chili, one I believe all will love! Serve topped with Cheddar cheese.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (5 ounce) cans turkey meat, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 onion, diced
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine turkey, beans, tomatoes, chili seasoning, chile peppers, tomato sauce, onion and water. Cook on low 3 to 4 hours. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1750.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI



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I love how a hint of heat with a touch of sweetness from the Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar adds another layer of flavor to this contest-winning chili recipe from Jeanne Larson of Rancho Santa Margarita, California. -Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Food Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup chopped red onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 to 2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
3 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Optional: Chopped avocado, plain Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes., Add next 5 ingredients; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water, both types of beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in squash; simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Stir in vinegar. , If desired, serve with chopped avocado, Greek yogurt and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, you can buy pre-cooked turkey or chicken instead of cooking it yourself.
  • If you don't have spaghetti squash, you can use other low-carb alternatives like zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to your liking. If you prefer a milder chili, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

This spiced turkey chili with spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The chili is packed with flavor and the spaghetti squash provides a healthy and filling base. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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