If you like chili but are looking for a healthier alternative to beef, think about using ground turkey and making white chili using Cannellini beans. Ground turkey is low in fat and I use it to make many recipes like Meatloaf.
WHITE CHILI WITH GROUND TURKEY
Using some of the same ingredients as regular chili like chopped onions, garlic, green chilies, cumin, and oregano, you can achieve a great-tasting chili with fewer calories and less saturated fat.
Your family will love the flavor and you can rest assured knowing you’re feeding them a healthy meal.
HOW TO MAKE WHITE CHILI WITH GROUND TURKEY?
- Using a large pot, cook the ground turkey, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the green chili peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Puree one can of beans in a food processor or blender.
- Mix the pureed beans, chicken broth, and the other two cans of beans into the meat mixture.
- Let chili boil for about 5 minutes and add the cheese. After adding the cheese, let it simmer for 10 more minutes until it is melted.
HOW TO FREEZE AND REHEAT CHILI?
If you have leftovers, you can freeze individual-size portions in freezer bags and use them when needed. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and heat in the microwave until hot and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
Always allow chili to come to room temperature before putting it in the freezer. Once you thaw it, you cannot freeze it again.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH WHITE TURKEY CHILI?
Use your favorite toppings to make this chili even more delicious. Chopped avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro, extra cheese, sliced jalapenos, and tortilla chips, are a few examples.
A side salad like Tossed Salad or Caesar Salad is a great side dish option. A slice of Homemade Cheese Bread or freshly baked No-Knead Bread is a must!
HOW DO YOU ADD FLAVOR TO TURKEY CHILLI?
Spices are your best friends! Cumin, oregano, cayenne, white pepper, and cinnamon add great flavor to this chili. If you feel it needs a bit more salt, by all means, add some.
Taste the chili after adding the cheese, and if you feel it needs a bit more spice, add more. Cooking is always about your personal preference.
More Recipes You’ll Love
White Chili with Ground Turkey
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey
- 2 (4oz) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ground cayenne pepper to taste
- Ground white pepper to taste
- 3 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded Monterey-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Using a large pot, cook the ground turkey, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink
- Add the green chili peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes
- Puree one can of beans in a food processor or blender
- Mix the pureed beans, chicken broth, and the other two cans of beans into the meat mixture.
- Let the chili boil for about 5 minutes, and add the cheese. Let it simmer for 10 more minutes until the cheese melts. Season with salt if needed.
Nutrition
Next time I’ll add 2 cups chic broth and also use this to pulse the drain ed beans. As I pulse added half red sweet pepper I used MontaAmore cheddar 🧀. I had extra. Used 1/4 tsp ground hot pepper instead of canned pepper.
Pureed 2 cans bean left 1 can whole. Keep stirring that pot with all that cheese and beans puree.
If you want it thicker use Xanthine Gum. Good luck
Thanks for the tips!
This is a great recipe. My Dr told me to go on a gluten free diet. I felt like I was sent to food prison. Until I found this and a few other recipes on Pinterest. I love this chili so much I’ve made it twice in two weeks. My son and his girlfriend ( who is gluten free also) are coming tomorrow to try it! Love it!