Description

This Smoky Chipotle Turkey Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish made with lean ground turkey, beans, and smoky chipotle peppers in a rich tomato base. Perfectly spiced and deeply comforting, it’s a lighter take on classic chili that’s full of bold flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 cup chicken broth

2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from chipotle can)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving

Shredded cheese, optional for topping

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook 7–10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
Mix in minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until turkey is evenly coated with spices.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth; stir to combine.
Add black beans and kidney beans, folding gently into the chili.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more chipotle or salt if desired.
Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot.
Garnish with cilantro, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

Add corn or diced bell peppers for extra texture and sweetness.

Swap turkey for lentils or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.

Add a pinch of cocoa powder or espresso for a richer smoky flavor.

Simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes to thicken the chili.

Adjust heat by using more or fewer chipotle peppers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course, Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 60mg