⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🔥 Quick, hearty, and high-protein — perfect for busy weeknights!
This turkey chili is packed with lean protein, fiber-rich beans, and bold spices. It’s low-calorie, filling, budget-friendly, and cooks fast — making it an ideal weight-loss or meal prep recipe.
A flavorful, protein-packed 20-minute turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, veggies, and warm spices. Perfect for healthy dinners, weekly meal prep, or a cozy low-calorie meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium-High Heat
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Turkey & Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% or 99%)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced (optional)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Beans & Tomatoes
- 1 can kidney, pinto, or black beans (drained + rinsed)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
Spices
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Toppings (Optional)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro or green onions
- Hot sauce
Directions
- Cook the Turkey:
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. - Add the Vegetables:
Stir in onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. - Add Spices:
Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat everything in the seasoning. - Add Beans & Tomatoes:
Add the beans, diced tomatoes, and corn. Stir well. - Add Broth:
Pour in chicken broth or water until chili reaches your preferred thickness. - Simmer:
Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Taste & Adjust:
Add more salt, pepper, or spices as needed. - Serve:
Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, or hot sauce.
Recipe Notes & Variations
- Make it spicier: Add fresh jalapeños, chipotle peppers, or extra cayenne.
- Make it thicker: Simmer longer or mash some of the beans.
- Make it lower calorie: Use 99% lean turkey and skip cheese.
- Make it higher protein: Add an extra can of beans.
- Meal prep friendly: Stores 4 days in the fridge; freezes up to 3 months.
- Swap veggies: Zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach work great.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming the recipe makes 4 servings — values below are for 1 serving)
- Calories: 365
- Protein: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Vitamin A: 45% DV
- Vitamin C: 55% DV
- Calcium: 10% DV
- Iron: 25% DV
- Potassium: 880mg
Tools You’ll Need
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven — Get on Amazon
- Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula — Get on Amazon
- Chef’s Knife — Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board — Get on Amazon
- Measuring Spoons & Cups — Get on Amazon
