Ground Turkey White Chili is an effortless dinner dish prepared using a slow cooker. It becomes a weekday savior, allowing for minimal prep in the morning and a ready-to-enjoy dinner upon returning home. All it takes is a lime to be cut, an avocado to be sliced, and some cheese to be shredded for the perfect chili topping. This ground turkey recipe serves as an ideal choice for a cozy winter evening.
Here is a tip: A 3 pound package of ground turkey is more economical than buying the 1 pound packages. This recipe calls for 3 pounds, and it fits in a slow cooker! We save the leftovers to eat for lunch during the week! It also freezes well!
Ingredients for Ground Turkey White Chili
- Ground turkey provides a lean protein base, offering a lighter alternative to beef while complementing the chili’s flavors.
- Cannellini beans contribute creaminess and texture, adding substance and protein to the dish.
- Diced chilis bring a mild heat and depth of flavor to enhance the overall taste profile.
- White onions offer a sweet and slightly pungent flavor that blends well with other chili ingredients.
- Poblano peppers introduce a mild, earthy heat and unique flavor to the chili.
- Garlic enhances the savory profile and enriches the dish’s overall flavor.
- Bay leaf infuses a subtle herbal note, while cumin provides a warm, earthy flavor characteristic of many chili recipes.
- Chili powder combines various spices, adding warmth and depth to the dish.
- Granulated garlic reinforces the garlic flavor, while dried oregano contributes a hint of herbal freshness.
- Sea salt serves as a seasoning to bring out the flavors of all other ingredients.
- Chicken broth forms the savory base that ties the flavors together.
- Lime adds a bright and tangy citrus note, balancing the richness of the chili.
- Avocado, when served as a topping, offers a creamy, cooling contrast to the spiciness and richness of the chili.
- Monterey Jack cheese, a creamy and mild variety, melts well and serves as a delicious topping, adding richness and flavor to the chili.
Together, these ingredients create a flavorful, hearty, and well-balanced ground turkey white chili, combining various textures and complementary flavors to make a satisfying dish.
Instructions for Ground Turkey Chili:
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Cook turkey in a frying pan, crumbling into bite-sized pieces.
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While the turkey is cooking, add cannellini beans, canned chilis, onion, poblano, and garlic to a slow cooker.
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When the turkey is cooked, add it to the slow cooker and stir in spices, salt, and bay leaf. Add chicken broth. Set cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and serve with shredded cheese and diced avocado, and a squirt of lime.
Why you will like this slow cooker ground turkey white chili:
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Healthier Option:
- Lean Protein: Ground turkey is a leaner alternative to beef, making the chili lower in fat and calories while still providing a good source of protein.
- Nutritious Ingredients: Often, turkey chili includes beans, tomatoes, and vegetables, adding fiber, vitamins, and minerals to the dish.
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Flavorful and Versatile:
- Rich Taste: With the right blend of spices and seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and garlic, ground turkey chili can be incredibly flavorful.
- Adaptable Recipe: You can easily customize the chili to suit different tastes and dietary needs, such as adding more vegetables, adjusting the spice level, or incorporating different types of beans.
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Easy to Prepare and Serve:
- Simple Preparation: Making a large pot of turkey chili is straightforward and doesn’t require complex cooking techniques, making it ideal for feeding a crowd.
- Great for Gatherings: Chili can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a slow cooker, allowing guests to serve themselves. It’s also easy to pair with various toppings like cheese, sour cream, and green onions, letting everyone add what they want!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for Ground Turkey Chili:
- 3 lbs. ground turkey
- 5 cans cannellini beans 15 ounces
- 14 ounces diced chilis 2 small cans
- 2 onions white, diced
- 1 poblano pepper seeded, diced
- 6 cloves garlic shredded
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoons sea salt
- 32 ounces chicken broth
Topping for Ground Turkey Chili:
- 1 lime
- 1 avocado
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
Instructions for Ground Turkey Chili:
- Cook turkey in a frying pan, crumbling into bite-sized pieces.3 lbs. ground turkey
- While the turkey is cooking, add cannellini beans, canned chilis, onion, poblano, and garlic to a slow cooker.5 cans cannellini beans, 14 ounces diced chilis, 2 onions, 1 poblano pepper, 6 cloves garlic, 1 bay leaf
- When the turkey is cooked, add it to the slow cooker and stir in spices, salt, and bay leaf. Add chicken broth. Set cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.4 tablespoons ground cumin, 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 1 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoons sea salt, 32 ounces chicken broth
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and serve with shredded cheese and diced avocado, and a squirt of lime.1 lime, 1 avocado, 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg
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More soups to try!
- Spicy Turkish Red Lentil Soup
- Panera 10 Vegetable Soup
- Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
How to Store
Storing these is simple:
- Be sure to allow to completely cool before storing.
- We do not frost all of the cinnamon rolls, so we store the frosting in a seperate air tight container.
- Store rolls in an air tight container, or wrapped in foil.
- Both may be kept for up to one week, in the fridge.
Reheating
These are great re-heated for a snack later in the week
- Re-heat in by placing on a plate, and microwaving at half power for 30 seconds.
- May also place a cinnamon roll on foil and place in 350 F. oven for 15 minutes.
- If keeping cream cheese frosting seperate, add after cinnamon roll is heated up;
Substitutions
You may want to make variatons with different flavor profiles
- Ground chicken will work in this white chili
- Swap a red or green pepper for the poblano for a more mild version
- Add diced jalapēno for a kick!
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