White Turkey Chili Recipe Is a One-Pot Stew Sensation: Ready in 40 Minutes

Whether for a Super Bowl watch party or your next winter dinner, chili is the perfect comforting option that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Even better, you can enjoy a creamy version of this classic stew whipping up by white turkey chili. This chili uses ground turkey instead of beef, but it contains other ingredients found in regular chili like canned beans and cumin. It's packed with hearty and warming flavors and goes from stove to table in under an hour! Read on for the scoop on white turkey chili and a delicious recipe worth saving.

What is the difference between white chili and regular chili?

The chili that we all know and love is a vibrant red stew often made with ground beef, canned tomatoes, ground beef and beef broth. However, it's not the only version that exists. White chili is a variation that usually contains heavy cream, chicken broth and seasonings—giving it a rich and velvety texture compared to traditional chili. The meat of choice? Poultry, like turkey or chicken, for a lightened up (but equally as hearty) protein. White chili is a great option if you're looking for a filling stew with the right balances of creaminess and flavor.

Is turkey chili healthier than beef chili?

Using ground turkey for chili rather than beef can make the dish less fattening. A four-ounce portion of ground turkey like Jennie-O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast has a single gram of fat, while the same amount of lean ground beef contains about five grams of fat. Swapping turkey for beef doesn't mean you're missing out on flavor though as the combination of spices and other add-ins enhance the chili's flavor. A win-win if you ask me!

An easy and delicious white turkey chili recipe

This white turkey chili recipe comes from Jennie-O and is ready to serve in 40 minutes. "Who says delicious chili needs tomatoes?" the brand writes on their website. "Skip the purée and mix white beans, hominy [kernels of dried corn], cumin and lean ground turkey together for this hearty white turkey chili dinner." Serve this chili with moist cornbread or fluffy cilantro-lime rice before enjoying.

White Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 (16-oz.) package extra lean ground turkey breast

• 1 small white onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (32-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (29-ounce) can hominy

• 2 Serrano peppers, minced

• ? tsp. ground cumin

• ? tsp. ground coriander

• ? tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. ground white pepper (or black pepper)

• ? cup heavy cream

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese cilantro, if desired

Directions:

• Total time: 40 minutes

• Yield: 8 servings

1. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.

3. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is softened, stirring occasionally.

4. Add chicken broth, white beans, hominy, peppers, cumin, coriander, salt and white pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cream.

5. Serve topped with cheese and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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