Simple Turkey Chili Recipe | BODi

This easy turkey chili is a comforting “stick-to-your-ribs” kind of meal.

Extra-lean ground turkey packs in the protein and bite-sized chunks of sweet potatoes are a delicious, fiber-filled twist on the usual bean chili.

There are a number of ways to mix up your chili routine:

• If you’re craving a different meat, you could substitute ground chicken breast or extra-lean ground beef instead of turkey.
• Or use this recipe as a template and swap a cup of your favorite beans for the sweet potatoes.
• Not a spicy food fan? That’s okay, feel free to cut down (or omit) the chili powder.

This easy turkey chili recipe creates tons of flavor even without the heat.

To add a bit of fun and creativity to this dinner, prep extra toppings for your family to add on top of their individual bowls.

A sprinkling of grated cheddar or jack cheese, chopped green onions or cilantro, and plain Greek yogurt all make excellent garnishes.

Easy Turkey Chili

Mix up your chili routine with this Easy Turkey Chili recipe. It’s a comforting “stick-to-your-ribs” weeknight dinner that is sure to satisfy.

Servings 4 Servings (approx. 2 cups each)

• 1
  Tbsp. + 1 tsp.
  olive oil
• 1
  lb.
  raw 93% lean ground turkey breast
• 1
  medium
  onion
  chopped
• 1
  medium
  red bell pepper
  chopped
• 1
  (10-oz.) can
  diced tomatoes and chilies (like Rotel®)
• 1
  (8-oz.) can
  all-natural tomato sauce
  no salt or sugar added
• 2
  small
  sweet potatoes
  cut into 1-inch cubes
• ¾
  cup
  water
• 1
  Tbsp.
  chili powder
• ½
  tsp.
  ground cumin
• ¼
  tsp.
  ground paprika
• ½
  tsp.
  sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 2
  Tbsp.
  finely chopped flat leaf (Italian) parsley (optional)

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. 

2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until turkey is browned.

3. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

4. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and paprika. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.

5. Evenly divide chili into four serving bowls; garnish with parsley, if desired. 

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Turkey Chili

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 323
Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 84mg28%

Sodium 701mg30%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Easy Turkey Chili recipe Photographs by Anguel Dimov