White Bean Turkey Chili. A delicious, creamy White Bean Turkey Chili recipe made with canned white beans, ground turkey, aromatics and spices - no tomatoes! It is really good and I did make some adjustments. In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the turkey and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

The air has been cool and crisp and we were both bundled up. Dan had his sock hat on, me with my earmuffs and mittens. Warm up this winter with this healthy chili recipe full of turkey and white beans.. You can cook White Bean Turkey Chili using 19 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of White Bean Turkey Chili

Prepare 1/4 cup of olive oil, divided.
Prepare 1 of green bell pepper, roughly chopped.
You need 1 of small yellow onion, roughly chopped.
It's 1 of jalapeño pepper, sliced.
It's 1.5 lb. of ground turkey.
It's 2 tbs. of flour.
Prepare 1 clove of garlic, minced.
It's 1 package of McCormick mix (chicken chili).
Prepare 2-3 cup of vegetable stock.
You need 8 oz. of white mushrooms, quartered.
Prepare 1 can (14.5 oz.) of chopped tomatoes, undrained.
It's 1 can (15 oz.) of “white” kidney beans, drained.
You need 2 cups of cooked dark turkey meat, chopped.
It's 1/2 cup of green onions, sliced thin.
Prepare 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped.
You need of Options:.
You need 8 oz. of pasta shells, cooked.
It's 1/3 cup of shredded cheese (per bowl).
Prepare of Dollop of sour cream (optional).

Turkey and White-Bean Chili Turkey and White-Bean Chili. My go-to chili recipe when I want a "lighter" chili (turkey vs. beef). Flavorful lean turkey chili with white beans in a warm, spiced broth with jack cheese and fresh avocado. Here's to the best White Turkey Chili Recipe!

White Bean Turkey Chili instructions

In a large pot, sauté the bell pepper in olive oil. Then add the onions and the jalapeno pepper and cook until all ingredients are soft and onions are translucent..
Remove the sautéed vegetables from the pot, set aside, and add some olive oil. Add the ground turkey and cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Drain off any fat..
Add the garlic, the McCormick mix, and flour to the turkey. Mix and heat for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of stock and heat to a light boil..
While heating, add the mushrooms, tomatoes, and white beans. Add back in the peppers and onions..
When the mixture begins to slightly boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes. While cooking, add the green onions and the cilantro. Adjust for taste with seasonings..
Add in chunks of leftover turkey meat and heat through. Add additional stock if needed..
Looks like thick / chunky chili..
Tip: I like to mound chili on top of cooked pasta shells in a bowl. Top with cheese and heat in a microwave for 40 seconds..

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