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My turkey chili recipe today is made with simple easy to find pantry ingredients. My Taco Turkey Chili is quick to make and packed with delicious taco flavors!

If you love chili like we do, try our White Chicken Chili recipe too!

Turkey Chili

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy To Make. I love how simple to make this chili recipe is. Dinner is done in under 30 minutes.
Flavor Packed. This chili recipe has such great flavor. It’s a crowd favorite when entertaining.
Great Leftovers. It’s amazing how delicious this recipe is as leftovers. I enjoy it almost more the next day!

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What You’ll Need

Let’s take a look at what you’ll need to make this easy taco chili at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full instructions.

extra virgin olive oil– The oil is used to saute the vegetables.
ground turkey (can also use ground chicken, ground beef or ground sausage)- You can choose whatever protein you like for this chili.
Ranch Dressing Seasoning packet– Find the Ranch Seasoning packet near the salad dressing at the grocery store.
ground cumin– Ground cumin is so delicious in Mexican style dishes. Find it in the spices isle at the grocery store.
kosher salt, black pepper– Kosher salt is a coarse salt commonly used in cooking and baking. Freshly cracked black pepper is what I prefer for best tasting results.
garlic salt– Look for the Lawry’s brand of garlic salt.
diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel, mild)– The tomatoes with chilies add a nice layer of flavor and color to the chili.
can of corn, drained– Sweet corn kernels work great. Fresh or canned.
can of black beans, drained– Find the beans in the caned beans/vegetable isle of the grocery store.
can of kidney beans, drained– Find the beans in the caned beans/vegetable isle of the grocery store.
can of tomato paste– Find the tomato paste near the tomato sauce at the grocery store. Tomato paste is thick and it adds thickness to the chili.
prepared mild salsa– Any of your favorite prepared salsa works great here.
chicken broth– Check for the reduced sodium chicken broth, that’s what I get for my recipes.
chopped cilantro (optional)– Fresh cilantro garnished on top is a lovely touch. Find in the produce section of the grocery store.

How To Make Turkey Chili

Heat Oil In Large Pot. Place olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Cook Turkey And Add Seasonings. When hot, add turkey, Ranch seasoning, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic salt. Cook and stir to combine and brown.

add corn, tomatoes, beans and tomato paste to pot

Add Corn, Tomatoes, Beans, Salsa And Broth. Once turkey is browned, add corn, tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, salsa and chicken broth. Stir to combine and let cook for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low to simmer until ready to serve.

Garnish With Cilantro. Garnish top of chili with fresh cilantro if desired. We like to serve our chili with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onion, and salsa.

Can I Substitute Another Meat?

Yes, feel free to substitute with ground chicken, ground beef and even ground sausage.

How To Serve Turkey Chili

Add Toppings. Serve turkey chili by itself with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chopped green onions and even bacon crumbles.
Try Serving Over Rice. Serve chili over rice for another option. It’s always nice to serve with a side salad too.

Leftovers

Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, place in a small saucepan over medium low heat, stirring until hot.

Can I Freeze Chili?

Yes, let chili cool, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost and heat to serve.

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