Turkey Corn Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey Corn Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large bell pepper, red or green, chopped (use up leftover pepper strips from crudite tray if you have them); 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried; 1 1/2 pounds light and dark meat cooked turkey meat, diced; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons (a palm full) chili powder; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons (a palm full) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons (several drops) cayenne pepper sauce; Coarse salt; 2 cups frozen corn kernels or leftover prepared corn; 1 (32-ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes; 2 cups prepared chicken stock or broth, paper container or canned; 2 scallions, white and greens, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, red or green, chopped (use up leftover pepper strips from crudite tray if you have them)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1 1/2 pounds light and dark meat cooked turkey meat, diced
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons (a palm full) chili powder
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons (a palm full) ground cumin
1 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons (several drops) cayenne pepper sauce
Coarse salt
2 cups frozen corn kernels or leftover prepared corn
1 (32-ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
2 cups prepared chicken stock or broth, paper container or canned
2 scallions, white and greens, chopped

1
Heat a deep pot over medium high heat.
2
Work close to the stove for your chopping.
3
Add oil to your pot, 1 turn of the pan, and add vegetables as you chop them.
4
Add bay leaf and cook vegetables 5 minutes, stirring frequently, reducing heat if veggies start to stick.
5
Stir in diced turkey meat and season with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne sauce.
6
Season with a little salt, to taste.
7
Add corn, tomatoes, and broth.
8
Combine your chili well, adjust seasonings, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.
9
Garnish chili with chopped scallions.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 large bell pepper, red or green, chopped (use up leftover pepper strips from crudite tray if you have them), 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Corn Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Corn Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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