Best 9 Turkey Chipotle Chili Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compete with a hearty bowl of chili. And when it comes to chili, few flavors are as enticing as the smoky, spicy taste of chipotle. If you're looking for a recipe that will warm you up from the inside out, turkey chipotle chili is the perfect choice. This flavorful stew is packed with lean protein, healthy vegetables, and plenty of chipotle peppers, giving it a kick that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY AND HOMINY CHILI WITH SMOKY CHIPOTLE



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Making an authentic pozole - the fragrant Mexican hominy stew - has been on my list of things to do for years, but it can be very labor intensive. One recipe by Diana Kennedy, the author of Mexican cookbooks, calls for trimming hominy and boiling a pig's head. Just reading about it causes my enthusiasm to wane. This stew is a compromise; a sort of a pozole-chili hybrid, loaded with ground turkey, bell peppers, hominy and pinto beans. Chile powder adds heat, jalapeño brightness and canned chipotle chile in adobo smokiness and depth. A bottle of beer provides a pleasant bitterness that complements the spice. This recipe makes a very large batch perfect for entertaining or for stocking the freezer, but you can easily half it to feed a family of four.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 large Spanish onions, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, to taste, seeded and chopped
1 28-ounce can tomato purée
2 15-ounce cans white hominy, drained
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
1 12-ounce bottle beer
2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce, to taste, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
Sour cream, for serving
5 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced, for serving
1 bunch chopped cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Brown half the ground turkey with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in half the garlic and half the chili powder and sauté for another 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer turkey to a bowl. Brown remaining turkey in same manner, transferring it to bowl with rest of turkey.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot and sauté onions, bell peppers and jalapeño peppers with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Return ground turkey and any liquid in bowl to pot and add tomato purée, hominy, beans, beer, chipotles, oregano and bay leaves with 3 cups water. Simmer chili, partly covered, until it is thick enough for your taste, about 1 hour. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, scallions, cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 444, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1116 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



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I combined a few chili recipes for this spicy low-fat variety. It's great with crusty rolls or baked tortilla chips. -Christie Ladd of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Drain chipotle peppers; set aside 2 tablespoons adobo sauce. Seed and chop three peppers; set aside. (Save remaining peppers and sauce for another use.), In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, carrots, green pepper, onion, garlic and reserved peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, chili powder, cumin and reserved adobo sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in the beans. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY CHIPOTLE CHILI WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE CORN CAKE TOPPERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, corn oil or vegetable oil
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 rounded tablespoon chili powder, a palm full
2 chipotles in adobo, chopped, found on Spanish/Mexican foods aisle or, 1/2 cup hot chipotle salsa may be substituted
Salt
1 cup Mexican beer
2 cups chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 (8 1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy Mix) prepared to directions on box for corn cakes
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, 8 ounces
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat deep skillet or wide pot over medium high heat. Add oil and turkey. Crumble meat as it cooks, 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, chili powder, and chipotle. Cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add beer and cook another minute, stirring to loosen any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the stock, tomatoes, and beans and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Heat a nonstick griddle pan over medium high heat. Mix batter and cheese together. Rub grill with butter, nesting the butter in a paper towel to hold on to it. Ladle the batter to make 3-inch cheese and corn cakes. Cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Transfer them to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Serve bowls of chili with cheese-corn toppers -- like a spicy, corn topped chili pot pie.

TURKEY CHIPOTLE CHILI



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Categories     Bean     Garlic     Onion     turkey     Super Bowl     Hot Pepper     Fall     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Tomatillo     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 14 cups, serving 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo* or 2 dried whole chipotle chilies*
1 cup water, boiling hot if using the dried chilies
2 pounds fresh tomatillos (available at Hispanic markets and may supermarkets) or three 18-ounce cans whole tomatillos*, drained
2 large onions, chopped
8 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 pounds ground turkey
2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried orégano, crumbled
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 green bell pepper, chopped
two 4-ounce cans mild green chilies, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon cornmeal
a 19-ounce can (about 2 cups) white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
sour cream as an accompaniment if desired
*available at Hispanic markets, some specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • If using the canned chipotle chilies, in a blender purée them with the water and reserve the purée. If using dried chipotle chilies, stem and seed them wearing rubber gloves, in a small bowl let them soak in the boiling-hot water for 20 minutes, and in a blender purée the mixture, reserving the purée.
  • In a large heavy kettle cook the onions and 5 of the garlic cloves, minced, in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are softened, add the cumin, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook the mixture, stirring and breaking up the lumps, until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the reserved chipotle purée, the reserved tomatillo purée, the broth, the bay leaf, the orégano, and the salt and simmer the mixture, uncovered, adding more water if necessary to keep the turkey barely covered, for 1 hour. Stir in the bell pepper, the canned green chilies, and the cornmeal and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in the white beans, the coriander, the remaining 2 garlic cloves, minced, and salt to taste, simmer the chili for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through, and discard the bay leaf. The chili may be frozen or made 3 days in advance, cooled, uncovered, and kept covered and chilled. Serve the chili with the sour cream.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE-CHILI TARTAR SAUCE



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Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Poultry     Tomato     turkey     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Arugula     Hot Pepper     Fall     Tailgating     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Capers     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies*
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 pound ground turkey
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
4 red onion slices
8 plum tomato slices
2 bunches arugula (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Form ground turkey into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Grill buns until just toasted. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce on bottom half of each bun. Top each with 1 burger, then 1 more tablespoon sauce. Top each with 1 onion slice, 2 tomato slices, then 1/2 bunch arugula. Cover with bun tops. Serve, passing remaining chipotle tartar sauce separately.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



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Dinner for four ready in 30 minutes! Serve your family turkey and beans chili served with cilantro and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, undrained
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (1 1/3 oz)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in corn, beans, broth, salt and chile. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the sour cream and 1/4 cup of the cilantro. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup cilantro and the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

HEALTHY CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



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If you love hot and spicy you will love this chili. Adjust chili powder and chipotle pepper for spiciness.

Provided by FirstChoiceHealthyF

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
5 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 chipotle peppers, in chile en adobo sauce
1 -2 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
12 ounces low sodium chicken broth
30 ounces whole canned tomatoes
14 1/2 ounces kidney beans
14 1/2 ounces black beans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, chili powder, and oregano. Stir for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chipotle peppers, and adobe sauce; cook 1 minute.
  • Add turkey, breaking it up and cooking until the meat loses its raw color, about 8 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer until reduced by about half; about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, crushing them through your fingers into skillet along with their juices and beans.
  • Bring to a boil, uncovered, stir occasionally until thick, about 10 minutes.

SPICY CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



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Old El Paso® salsa provides a simple addition to this easy turkey chili spiced with Southwestern chipotle chile seasoning - hearty dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 large poblano chile, seeded, finely chopped
2 cups water
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 cans (16 oz each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and poblano chile; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink.
  • Stir in water, chile pepper powder, beans and salsa. Cover; heat to boiling. Mash beans slightly with potato masher until soup is slightly thickened. Garnish individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg

POBLANOS STUFFED WITH CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



Poblanos Stuffed with Chipotle Turkey Chili image

As an emergency room doctor, I stay pretty busy. But when I'm home, I enjoy cooking dishes that are healthy yet full of flavor. Using two varieties of peppers in this dish really punches up the taste. -Sonali Ruder, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 poblano peppers
1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey, onion and garlic in oil until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salt, cumin, chili powder and pepper; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Set aside., Preheat oven to 375°. Peel off and discard charred skins from poblanos. Cut a lengthwise slit down each pepper, leaving the stem intact; remove membranes and seeds. Fill each pepper with 1/2 cup turkey mixture., Place peppers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to your chili. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and Great Northern beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Chipotle peppers add a smoky flavor, but you can also add other spices like cumin, chili powder, or paprika.
  • Let the chili simmer for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include sour cream, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Turkey Chipotle Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. This chili can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your perfect chili recipe.

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