Turkey White Bean Chili

4.71 from 17 votes

This turkey white bean chili recipe is hearty, healthy, simple and quick to make, and packed with flavor. Makes great leftovers!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: turkey white bean chili

Servings:

1 medium onion chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds extra lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cloves garlic minced
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
2 (14 ounce) cans white kidney (cannellini) beans drained
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional toppings: shredded Mexican blend cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, sour cream, etc. to taste

Prep your ingredients. Add the oil and the onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes.
Add the turkey to the pot, and cook it until it turns white (about 5 mins), breaking it up with your spoon/stirring it periodically.
Add the tomatoes and remaining ingredients except the sour cream and salt & pepper.
Once the chili starts to bubble, reduce the heat so it's gently simmering. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring it periodically.
Stir in the sour cream and season with salt & pepper. Serve immediately as-is or with suggested toppings.

Chili powder is a generally mild blend of spices, but be sure to check yours if heat is a concern. I use mild green chilis, but feel free to use hot ones instead. You could also add some cayenne pepper if you want to kick up the heat.
I found this chili to have plenty of liquid, but if you want a bit more, add in some chicken broth.
Serves 6+ depending on how much you eat.