Description
Easy White Bean Turkey Chili Verde is a delightful and hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights. This comforting chili features tender ground turkey combined with creamy white beans and a zesty salsa verde, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Packed with protein and fiber, this dish will keep you full while offering a burst of flavor in every spoonful. It’s also easily customizable, allowing you to top it with your favorite ingredients like avocado, cheese, or cilantro. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this chili will surely impress all palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 24 ounces salsa verde
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (15-ounce each) white beans, drained
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add remaining olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño until tender (4-5 minutes). Stir in spices and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Return turkey to the pot; add salsa verde, chicken broth, and drained beans. Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
- Serve hot with desired toppings such as cilantro, avocado, cheese, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg