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Creamy White Turkey Chili

Thick and Creamy White Turkey Chili, filled with cannellini beans, turkey (or chicken), onion, garlic, herbs and spices. The perfect hearty recipe for the day after Thanksgiving, when you have so much meat left over you don't know what to do with it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chili
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Turkey Chili, Creamy White Turkey Chili, turkey chili
Servings: 6 serves
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 quart chicken stock or broth
  • 2 oz canned jalapeños chopped, or green chilies, adjust to your heat preference or leave them out
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 pounds turkey meat or chicken, shredded, cooked
  • 45 ounces cannellini beans or white beans
  • 3/4 cup half and half evaporated milk or heavy cream, divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and add the chopped jalapeños, fresh cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
  • Stir in the shredded turkey (or chicken) and white beans. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to warm through. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with ¼ cup of half and half, then slowly stir it into the pot. Add the remaining cream and mix until the chili thickens slightly.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust spice levels as needed. Ladle the chili into bowls and serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, or sour cream if desired.

Notes

If you don't have leftovers, use these recipes for Roast Chicken or Roast Turkey. You can also use rotisserie chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1.044mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 7mg