White Bean Turkey Chili

5 from 1 vote

This White Bean Turkey Chili is hearty, creamy, and full of flavor! Lightened-up your chili recipe made with ground turkey, white beans, and delicious spices for the perfect weeknight dinner!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $23.49, $2.94 per Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced (or 1 Tablespoon minced garlic)
2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1 can diced green chilies 4.5 oz
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon salt
½ Tablespoons cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
3 cans cannellini or great northern beans (1 not drained, 2 rinsed and drained)
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup sour cream or greek yogurt

Optional Toppings:

1 fresh jalapeno sliced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 avocado sliced
Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese shredded

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add 1 small diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
Add 2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Stir in 1 can diced green chilies (4.5 oz), 1 cup frozen corn, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ tablespoon cumin, ½ teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Add 3 cans cannellini or great northern beans (use 1 can undrained and 2 cans rinsed and drained) and 2 cups chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until heated through and flavors are blended.
Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup sour cream or greek yogurt until creamy.
Serve warm and top with sliced jalapeno, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and shredded Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese if desired.

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Notes

Recipe Tips

Thicker Chili - Mash some of the beans before adding for a creamier consistency. You can even use a blender.
Spicy - Add cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños for extra heat.
Make it Dairy Free - Use coconut milk or omit the sour cream.

Other Cooking Methods

Slow Cooker Directions - To make it in the crockpot, brown the ground turkey and onions in a large skillet. Add in the rest of the ingredients (minus the toppings) into a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir and serve.

Instant Pot Directions - To make the chili in the Instant pot, you will need a 6-8 quart Instant pot. Brown the ground turkey and the onions in the instant pot on the saute setting. Once brown, add in the broth and scrap up any brown pieces. Add in the seasonings and the beans. Cover and cook on hi

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