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Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

The most delicious, healthy chili I know how to make! It's really simple and fast to throw together on a day when you need a quick dinner, but also impressive enough that it tastes like you cooked it all day!

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 1 pound turkey 99%
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 15 oz cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • For topping: cheese avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and zucchini and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. 

    2. Next, add in turkey, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds to incorporate.

    3. Next, add in tomatoes, chicken broth, and pinto beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary. Garnish with anything you would like!

    Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

Recipe Notes

To make this recipe in the slow cooker: Reduce the chicken broth to 1/2 cup brown the onions before adding to the slow cooker.