Turkey Green Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey Green Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds poblano chiles*; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound pork, chicken, or turkey chorizo sausages, casings removed; 3 cups chopped onions; 6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 5 pounds turkey thighs with bones, skinned, boned, meat cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 12 ounces fresh tomatillos,** husked, rinsed, chopped; 1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro stems; 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chile with seeds (about 1 small)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds poblano chiles*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound pork, chicken, or turkey chorizo sausages, casings removed
3 cups chopped onions
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
5 pounds turkey thighs with bones, skinned, boned, meat cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
12 ounces fresh tomatillos,** husked, rinsed, chopped
1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro stems
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chile with seeds (about 1 small)

1
Char poblanos directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
2
Enclose in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes.
3
Peel, seed, and chop poblanos.
4
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
5
Add chorizo; saute until cooked through, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes.
6
Add onions and garlic.
7
Cover and cook 10 minutes.
8
Mix in chili powder and cumin.
9
Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper.
10
Add to pot and stir.
11
Add broth and next 5 ingredients.
12
Mix in roasted poblanos.
13
Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally.
14
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until turkey is tender, about 45 minutes.
15
Season chili with more lime juice, if desired, and salt and pepper.
16
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
17
Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
18
Rewarm before serving.)
19
*Fresh dark green chiles, often called pasillas.
20
Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
21
**Green tomato-like vegetables with paper-thin husks.
22
Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

1750

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

232

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 1/2 pounds poblano chiles*, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 pound pork, chicken, or turkey chorizo sausages, casings removed, 3 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Turkey Green 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.

Turkey Green Chili

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