White Bean Turkey Chili (Fast + Easy Recipe!)
This easy White Bean Turkey Chili recipe is creamy, hearty, and full of flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground turkey
- 2 ½ tsp kosher salt divided use
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ½ cups finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 4-oz cans diced green chiles
- 3 15-oz cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half or milk)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 lime cut in wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Season the ground turkey with 1 tsp of the kosher salt and the pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion with ½ tsp kosher salt and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth, green chiles and beans. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cream (or milk) until smooth. Slowly pour into the chili, stirring constantly.
- Simmer 5 more minutes uncovered until thick and creamy. Taste and add the remaining 1 tsp salt to taste. Serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.
Notes
Salt: If using unsalted broth or beans, increase salt to taste at the end.
Beans: Cannellini, great northern, or white kidney beans all work. Rinse well before using.
Cream: Heavy cream makes the chili rich, but half-and-half, milk or evaporated milk can be swapped in. Avoid boiling once dairy is added.
Thickening Options: Cornstarch gives the silkiest texture, but a flour slurry works too. Mix 2 tbsp flour with a splash of broth until smooth, then stir in and simmer a few minutes to cook off any raw flour taste. You can also mash a cup of beans and stir them back in.
Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1517mg | Potassium: 1068mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 5mg