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Quick Leftover Turkey Chili for Game Day

Close-up of a rich, dark bowl of Turkey Chili topped with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions.
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Make a fast, flavorful pot of chili using leftover cooked turkey. This recipe is lighter than beef chili and perfect for a cozy day watching football.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook the spices for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast them.
  4. Add the cooked turkey, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir everything together well.
  5. Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to combine.
  6. Taste the chili and add salt and pepper as needed. If the chili seems too thick, add a splash more broth.
  7. Serve hot with your choice of toppings like cheddar cheese or sour cream.

Notes

  • Using pre-cooked turkey keeps this recipe fast. If your turkey is dry, adding an extra half cup of broth during simmering helps keep it moist.
  • For a deeper flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste with the spices in step 2.
  • This recipe makes a great post-holiday one pot meal.

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