Description
Easy White Bean Turkey Chili Verde is a delightful and wholesome dish that combines lean ground turkey with creamy white beans and zesty salsa verde. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, this chili is not just hearty; it’s also quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients. The vibrant flavors from fresh vegetables and spices come together in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Top it off with your favorite garnishes like avocado, cilantro, or cheese for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 24 ounces salsa verde
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans
Instructions
- In a large heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same pot, add remaining oil and sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño for about 4–5 minutes. Add spices and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return turkey to the pot. Add bay leaf, salsa verde, diced green chiles, and chicken broth. Simmer uncovered for approximately 45 minutes.
- Stir in drained white beans and simmer gently for another 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with desired toppings such as cilantro, cheese, avocado slices, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg