This easy ground turkey chili is a hearty, filling 30-minute dinner recipe. It’s made stove top with canned white beans, diced veggies, and uncooked quinoa for simplicity and ease. But don’t be fooled by how fast it comes together—this turkey chili is packed with fantastic flavor!

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I love myself a good hearty ground turkey chili recipe. And it just so happens to be that I am a genius when it comes to dinner recipes made with ground turkey. It’s my favorite ground meat to cook with and I think it gets a bad rap.

Have you tried my ground turkey casserole recipe? If you know, you know. Or my Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs? If not, I’m not sure what you’re waiting for and you’ll say the same thing once you give them a try.

Watch how easy it is to make

What type of quinoa to use?

You can use any color you like! Red, white or tri-colored!

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Ingredients in turkey chili

ingredients in bowls for chili
  • Olive oil – just a glug
  • Yellow onion – diced
  • Garlic cloves – measure with your heart. I say 3-4.
  • Red bell pepper – can also use yellow or orange
  • Poblano pepper – if you can’t find one, use a green bell pepper
  • Ground turkey meat – the star of the show, but can also use ground beef
  • Chili powder – adds tons of flavor
  • Cumin – just a little
  • Dried oregano – love this flavor
  • Red pepper flakes – for a little heat
  • Salt – always
  • Diced tomatoes – can also use fire roasted
  • Chicken stock – use low sodium
  • Red kidney beans (rinsed and drained) – can use whatever beans you like
  • Cannellini beans (rinsed and drained) – these are my favorite
  • Uncooked quinoa – makes it easy!

How to make Turkey Chili

chopped veggies in a large pot
Sauté veggies and spices in a large pot.
ground meat and veggies in a large pot
Add the ground turkey.
large pot of turkey chili
Simmer with remaining ingredients.

Packed with hearty beans, veggies, lean ground turkey, and a little quinoa. I love so many things about this Turkey White Bean Chili! First of all, it takes just 30 minutes to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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Or you totally have the option of making it in the slow cooker! It’s kinda the best of both worlds.

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What to serve with turkey chili?

My absolute favorite thing to serve this with is my incredible Corn Bread which couldn’t be easier to make and makes for the PERFECT pairing.

This recipe makes delicious leftovers for lunch the next day, and freezes great as well!

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We hope this becomes your new go-to chili recipe. It’s definitely ours.

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30 Minute Turkey Quinoa Chili

30 Minute Ground Turkey and White Bean Chili

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  • Author: Laney Schwartz
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This easy ground turkey chili is a hearty, filling 30-minute dinner recipe. It’s made stove top with canned white beans, diced veggies, and uncooked quinoa for simplicity and ease. But don’t be fooled by how fast it comes together—this turkey chili is packed with fantastic flavor!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (small dice)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 poblano pepper (diced)
  • 1 pound ground turkey meat
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

Toppings

  • Avocado
  • Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium/high heat in a large pot. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, bell pepper, and poblano pepper and cook another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the ground turkey, chili powder, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat until it starts to brown.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, beans, and quinoa. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until quinoa is cooked. Serve hot with your favorite toppings!

Notes

* To make this in the slow cooker, first brown the onions and turkey meat in a pan with a little olive oil. Then add to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours.

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