High Protein Hearty Turkey Chili

Packed with bold flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients, this High Protein Hearty Turkey Chili is the ultimate comfort food for health-conscious foodies. Made with lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, two types of beans, and a touch of smoky spices, this one-pot wonder delivers a protein-packed punch while remaining lower in fat than traditional beef chili. Simmered to perfection with a savory blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this chili gains richness from diced tomatoes and a hint of tomato paste. It's easy to make, taking just 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking time, making it an ideal weeknight meal or game-day favorite. Serve it steaming hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for a customizable, crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for meal prep, this chili is filling, flavorful, and satisfying—and it only gets better the next day!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned corn, drained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0 sour cream, for topping (optional)
• 0 shredded cheese, for topping (optional)
• 0 chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to the sides of the pot, add the ground turkey in the center, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, kidney beans, black beans, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and stir again. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the turkey chili hot, garnished with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3564.2 grams (3564.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2796

Total Fat 108.90g	140%
Saturated Fat 30.70g	154%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.50g
Cholesterol 383mg	128%
Sodium 9413mg	409%
Total Carbohydrate 297.60g	108%
Dietary Fiber 84.10g	300%
Total Sugars 64.80g
Protein 172.50g	345%

Vitamin D 6IU	30%
Calcium 947mg	73%
Iron 36mg	198%
Potassium 6471mg	138%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 41.6%