Description
Leftover Turkey Chili is a warm and hearty dish that transforms your holiday turkey into a delicious, flavor-packed meal. This quick and easy recipe combines tender turkey with vibrant beans and aromatic spices, creating the perfect comfort food for chilly days. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a bowl of chili that will bring family and friends together. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor, making it ideal for game nights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded leftover turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the chili powder and cumin; cook for one minute to toast the spices.
- Add the shredded turkey, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juices, and chicken broth to the pot. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat; then reduce heat slightly and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg