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A bowl of healthy turkey chili garnished with fresh cilantro and cheese

Quick way to grow the #1 Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

This healthy turkey chili recipe is packed with flavor and comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Drain any excess fat and then add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño with the other vegetables. Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.