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Simple Turkey Chili

This Simple Turkey Chili recipe should be your dinner tonight! It's high in protein and relatively low in carbs and fat, making it the perfect healthy turkey chili recipe. #turkeychilirecipe
This Simple Turkey Chili is loaded with protein (25 grams per serving!) and a satisfying spice thanks to ingredients like jalapeño and red chili. And it can be ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

  • 16 oz. ground turkey, (93%)
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 red chili
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 oz. cooked black beans, (can be from a can)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3.5 oz. onion
  • ½ cup chicken stock, (or just use ½ Knorr bouillon cube)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 4 tablespoon fat-free sour cream
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Chop the jalapeño, red chili, onion, and garlic.
  • Sautée on a hot pan for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
  • Add the ground turkey to the pan, stir to combine, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the tomatoes, black beans, chicken stock (or bouillon cube), and spices, then let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings of chili.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for several months.
When topping your chili, the green onions are optional, but I strongly recommend the sour cream. It adds a freshness that really elevates that taste of the turkey chili.
To reduce the heat, remove the seeds from the red chili before chopping.
To increase the heat, use more than one red chili or add chili powder to the recipe.
To lower the carbs in this recipe, reduce or omit the amount of beans used.
You can use canned black beans or prepare your own (learn how to do that 2 ways here)
 

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Simple Turkey Chili
Amount per Serving
Calories
232
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.6
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.3
g
12
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
91.3
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
728.2
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
163.5
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
17.3
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2.4
g
10
%
Sugar
 
1.9
g
2
%
Protein
 
25.2
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
435
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
31.1
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
59
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
Net carbs
 
14.9
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.