The Best Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe - I Heart Naptime (2024)

This healthy turkey chili recipe is easy to make on the stovetop or slow cooker with ground turkey, veggies and beans. A comforting bowl of chili is the best for game days or cozy weeknight dinners.

Filling soup recipes are so satisfying once cooler weather arrives! We also love crockpot chili, pumpkin chili and white chicken chili!

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Award Winning Turkey Chili

A big bowl of hearty chili is my classic go-to dinner during the fall and winter. This homemade chili recipe, Wendy’s copycat chili, or this healthy turkey chili are some of the best comfort food.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Protein packed. With beans and lean turkey, each healthy chili recipe serving has almost 30g protein with only 5g fat!
• Easy to make. Make this turkey chili recipe in one pot on the stove or in the slow cooker. Serve with your favorite toppings and a a side of cornbread.
• Flavorful. Thick and chunky this healthy turkey chili recipe is delicious and flavorful.
• Tasty leftovers. Perfect for meal prep, it taste even better the next day plus makes a great freezer meal.

Best Healthy Turkey Chili Ingredients

This lighter version with lean ground turkey, chili seasoning,and 3 types of beans, is a comforting meal any night of the week!

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Ground turkey: I love how this lean meat helps lighten the chili and make it somehow turn this comfort food into a feel-good food.
• Veggies: You will need onion and red bell pepper. Corn is optional but adds both a sweet taste and nice color to the chili.
• Garlic: The minced garlic helps round out the onion and pepper and give a nice base for the chili.
• Chicken broth: I use chicken broth instead of beef broth to keep things light, but you could also use vegetable if you like.
• Tomatoes: I love the petite diced tomatoes for this chili as they give texture as well add a nice acidity to the base.
• Beans: This chili is all about the beans, using a mixture of kidney beans, black beans, and white chili beans.
• Spices: Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt provide the perfect background to make all the other flavors shine.

How to Make Healthy Turkey Chili

You will love how simple this healthy turkey chili is to make in four easy steps and 30 minutes. It is one of those dump and go kind of meals.

• Brown. Heat the oil in a large pot on the stove top over medium-heat. Add in chopped onion, peppers and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Stir in the ground turkey and cook until lightly browned.
• Season. Drain any excess grease if needed, then stir in seasonings.
• Simmer. Next add in the chicken broth, tomatoes, beans and corn. Bring turkey chili to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
• Serve. Ladle turkey chili into bowls and add your favorite toppings like sour cream, sliced avocado, red onion and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Crockpot Version

Turn this easy turkey chili recipe into a slow cooker turkey chili. Nothing better than homemade chili simmering in the slow cooker all day.

1. Simplyfollow the instructions, such as cooking the onions and ground turkey up until adding the seasonings.
2. Then place the remaining ingredientsin the slow cooker with the cooked turkey.
3. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Favorite Chili Toppings

There are so many yummy homemade turkey chili toppings, the possibilities almost seem endless.

• Sour cream: Add a dollop of sour cream to make it a little more creamy. Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
• Shredded cheddar cheese: The cheese gets all melty and delicious…yum!
• Avocado or guacamole: Feel free to add some avocado slices or even a dollop ofguacamoleon top.
• Crunchy: Crushed tortilla strips or tortilla chips add the perfect crunch! Try cornbread croutons for something a little different.
• Cilantro: This Mexican herb that adds an extra oomph of fresh flavor to this chili with turkey.
• Green onions or red onions: I usually add about a Tablespoon of green or red onions.

Storing and Freezing Tips

Leftover healthy turkey chili is great for easy meals on busy weeknights.

Store: Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Freezer: Cool soup completely then place turkey chili in a freezer bag or airtight container. Store in the freezer for 3 months.

Reheat: To reheat, thaw chili overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.

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