Turkey chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal, or it can be made with ground turkey for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Turkey chili is also a healthy and nutritious dish that is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. Best turkey chili recipes are easy to find online and in cookbooks, but it's important to choose one that is tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI
This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. It's even better the second day! I serve this with lowfat Cheddar cheese and lowfat sour cream. It's also delicious with crackers.
Provided by Amanda Ingraham
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
- Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 450.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SERIOUSLY, THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI
Healthy turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and corn. This version is simply the BEST! Perfectly spiced and packed with plenty of protein and fiber. Can be made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker.
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Chili Dairy Free Dinner Gluten Free Lunch
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
- Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
- Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Sugar 9.5 g
TURKEY CHILI
You might not think of chili as an easy weeknight dish, but this turkey version from Pierre Franey will change your mind. It's fabulous, it's healthy and it can be ready in about a half hour. A combination of dark and white meat really adds depth and richness of flavor, so try to find a mix, but all white meat (or a mixture of ground beef and turkey) will yield a stellar batch too.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories weeknight, project, main course, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings or more
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oil over high heat in a large heavy pot and add the turkey meat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, chopping down and stirring with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
- Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
- Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer. Serve in bowls with cheddar cheese, and sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 680, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1496 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram
THE BEST TURKEY CHILI
This is just the best tasting chili. My family prefers it over beef chili. I like to put out toppings such as chopped onion, cilantro, chopped bell pepper, cheese, and sour cream and let everyone serve themselves.
Provided by Valerie Brunmeier
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook and stir the ground turkey in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, onion, garlic, and red wine. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 2 hours. Stir the chili occasionally as it simmers. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 561.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
TURKEY CHILI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 5 (1-cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions, garlic and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
30-MINUTE TURKEY CHILI
Easily made in less than 30 minutes, this Southwestern classic has smoke and heat from the chipotle pepper. If you're going the meatless route, use soy crumbles instead of turkey and enjoy with cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips or avocado!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and the chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes--crushing them through your fingers into the skillet--along with their juices and the beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with the garnishes of your choice.
CINCINNATI TURKEY CHILI
Cincinnati chili was created by immigrants from Macedonia at a restaurant in Ohio. More like a Greek-spiced meat sauce than American chili, what sets this dish apart is that it is ladled over spaghetti and diners choose the various toppings. A simple 2-way is just chili and spaghetti and the full 5-way adds cheese, raw onion and beans. This take on a classic swaps turkey for beef and stops at 4-ways.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large wide pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reserve 1/3 cup chopped onion, then add the rest of the onion and the garlic to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Add the chili powder, cinnamon, cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spices are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, then add the tomatoes and 1 cup water.
- Bring the chili to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a steady simmer, until the sauce reduces slightly, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, salt the boiling water, add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente; drain.
- Season the chili with salt and pepper. Divide the spaghetti among shallow bowls and top with the chili. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped onion and the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 130 milligrams, Sodium 1049 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 11 grams
QUICK TURKEY CHILI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water, the bell pepper, scallion whites and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Stir the tomatoes, chicken broth, beans and crushed tortilla chips into the pot; bring to a simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in all but a few tablespoons of the scallion greens and season with salt. Top with more crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar and the remaining scallion greens.
ANYTIME TURKEY CHILI
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
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
TURKEY CHILI
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with celery, onion and pepper over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, pasta sauce, chili beans, water and corn., Cook, covered, on high 1 hour. Reduce setting to low; cook, covered, until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in kidney and pinto beans; cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer. If desired, serve with sour cream, avocado and jalapeno.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURKEY CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
GROUND TURKEY CHILI
A healthier alternative to regular chili. This chili is economical and freezes well. I threw it together with things I already had in my kitchen after ground turkey went on sale at the store.
Provided by KMSoprano
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat saute the onion, garlic and ground turkey until turkey is browned.
- Add tomatoes, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
- Saute for 5 more minutes.
- Add black beans, corn and chicken broth to the pot.
- Puree cannellini beans in a blender or food processor.
- Add puree to the pot.
- Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- If the turkey mixture seems dry when browning, add a splash of olive oil.
- The spice measurements are approximate.
- If you want more or less heat, adjust the cayenne and the hot sauce.
- If desired, garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese or green onions.
TURKEY CHILLI
Healthy turkey chilli that can also be done in the slow cooker
Provided by cazzymoo87
Time 1h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Using a large pan, heat the oil of a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the minced turkey or chicken to the pan until cooked through and then add the chilli powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt, stirring well.
- Add the tomatoes, stock, kidney beans and sweetcorn. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the chilli thickens and the flavours come together. (Alternatively, add to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.)
EASY TURKEY CHILI
This chili is super quick to prepare, and is ready in less than an hour. Garnish with cheese.
Provided by aworley
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, refried beans, garlic, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle each bowl with a teaspoon of Cheddar cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 655.2 mg, Sugar 4 g
SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI
This is one of my weekly meals for my family! It's easy and delicious. Top with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, green onion, or crushed tortilla chips. Maybe even in a sourdough bread bowl!
Provided by lala
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix ground turkey, tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, chicken stock, onion, hot sauce, chili powder, salt, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, and black pepper together in a slow cooker; stir to break the turkey into small chunks.
- Cook on Low 6 to 8 hours (or High for 4 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1574.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans in your chili to add different flavors and textures. Canned beans are a convenient option, but you can also use dried beans if you have the time to soak and cook them.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Chili is a forgiving dish, so you can adjust the flavors to your liking.
- Add some chopped vegetables to your chili for extra nutrition and flavor. Bell peppers, onions, and corn are all popular choices.
- Don't overcook your chili. The longer you cook it, the more the flavors will blend together, but you don't want to overcook the beans or vegetables.
- Serve your chili with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced avocado.
Conclusion:
Turkey chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a turkey chili recipe that everyone will love.
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