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White Turkey Chili

No turkey? No problem! Sub in sausage or chicken! This white bean turkey chili recipe is as simple as tossing your ingredients into the Crockpot and walking away. This creamy stew-like soup is perfect with cornbread and a classic wedge salad.

Ingredients :

  • 1 large onion diced, or two small
  • 2 cups cooked chopped turkey leftover, or 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 19 ounces canned great northern beans 1 can, or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ red bell pepper seeded and diced ½-inch
  • 8 ounces canned mild green chiles 2 x 4 ounce cans
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen or canned, drained
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 2 cups turkey broth or chicken broth
  • Seasonings
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For Serving
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅔ cup sour cream

Directions :

  • If using raw ground turkey, cook with onion until no pink remains. Drain any juices.
  • If using leftover or cooked turkey, cook onion by itself in olive oil or butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onions, remaining chili ingredients and seasonings to a 6qt slow cooker. Cook on low 8 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • Once cooked mash the chili mixture a few times with a potato masher to thicken slightly.
  • Top with cilantro and sour cream. Serve with your favorite toppings.