Description

This Seriously the Best Healthy Turkey Chili recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish featuring lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and sweet corn, perfectly spiced with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. It is an easy stovetop meal that comes together in under an hour and is packed with protein and fiber, making it an excellent option for a wholesome weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chili Base

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

Main Ingredients

1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
4 tablespoons chili powder (mild, such as McCormick)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 (28-ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained

Toppings (Optional)

Cheese
Avocado
Tortilla chips
Cilantro
Sour cream

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Instructions

Sauté aromatics: Place olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables begin to soften and are fragrant.
Cook turkey and add spices: Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until it is no longer pink. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook and stir the spices with the meat mixture for about 20 seconds to release their flavors.
Add liquids and beans: Pour in the diced or crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, rinsed kidney beans, and sweet corn. Stir everything to combine well. Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat.
Simmer and develop flavors: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as needed.
Serve and garnish: Spoon the chili into bowls and garnish with your choice of cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, or sour cream. Enjoy your hearty and healthy turkey chili!

Notes

This chili uses extra lean ground turkey and plenty of beans and corn to keep it healthy and high in protein and fiber.
You can prepare this chili on the stovetop as directed or in a slow cooker for convenience; just brown the meat and sauté vegetables first, then transfer ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Use mild chili powder to keep the chili flavorful but not spicy; adjust chili powder to suit your heat preference gradually.
Leftovers taste great and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference for added texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 336 kcal
Sugar: 9.5 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 3.7 g
Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 46.7 g
Fiber: 17.4 g
Protein: 31.8 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg