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White Bean Turkey Chili

This White Bean Turkey Chili is healthy, delicious, and satisfying. Ground turkey, white cannellini beans, and chili spices combine to make a white chili that will warm your tummy and your heart.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey chili, white bean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Jaida

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 4.5 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp oregano
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 15.5 oz cans of cannellini or navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Topping suggestions:

  • shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack)
  • diced avocado
  • cilantro
  • sliced jalapeno
  • sour cream
  • chopped green onions
  • mini saltines or tortilla strips

Instructions

  • Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up until white and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add diced green chilies, salt, cumin, oregano, and chili powder and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Puree 1 can of beans in the blender with 1 cup of the broth. Add to the pot with the remaining beans, broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce to a simmer, about 30 to 35 minutes mixing occasionally, until thickened and the flavors meld.
  • Stir in sour cream and cook and additional 4 to 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or seasonings if desired.
  • Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted from Skinny Taste
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