Turkey Or Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey Or Chicken Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. dry Navy (white) beans; 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 lg. onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1-2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and chopped (optional); 1 (4 ounce.) can diced green chilies; 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. chili pwdr; 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon grnd coriander; 2 (8 ounce.) cans tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce.) can minced tomatoes; 1 c. chicken or possibly turkey stock; 1 pound grnd turkey; 1 pound turkey breast, cut in 3/4 inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. dry Navy (white) beans
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1-2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 (4 ounce.) can diced green chilies
1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. chili pwdr
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon grnd coriander
2 (8 ounce.) cans tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce.) can minced tomatoes
1 c. chicken or possibly turkey stock
1 pound grnd turkey
1 pound turkey breast, cut in 3/4 inch cubes

1
Soak beans overnight, rinse thoroughly, then cook 45 min in 3 qts of water; drain, set aside.
2
Heat oil in skillet and saute/fry onions and garlic till translucent/soft.
3
Add in green pepper, jalapeno and green chilies and saute/fry 10 min.
4
Stir in chili pwdr, cumin seeds and coriander and cook 5 min.
5
Transfer to larger pot (3 qt or possibly more).
6
Add in tomato sauce, tomatoes, and turkey stock; bring to simmer, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 min.
7
Add in beans.
8
Saute/fry grnd and cubed turkey till just cooked; add in to beans and simmer for 5 min.
9
Serve with garnishes (lowfat sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced avocado).
10
NOTE: Can substitute fresh cilantro leaves for coriander or possibly diced cooked chicken for turkey, etc.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. dry Navy (white) beans, 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 lg. onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Or Chicken Chili Recipe 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!