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Leftover Turkey Chili
This leftover turkey chili recipe is a healthy and hearty way to use up leftover turkey! It's so easy to make, ready in just over half an hour, and will warm you right up.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (4 fluid ounce) can diced green chilies with juices
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can black beans drained
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can red or white kidney beans drained
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups (or more) cooked turkey meat shredded/cut up
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 dashes Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish (optional): sour cream, cilantro, Tex-Mex cheese blend, etc.
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and onion to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the onion is lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients.
- Add all the other ingredients to the pot except for salt & pepper. Increase the heat to high, and once it's boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add salt & pepper as needed, dish it up, and top with your desired toppings.
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Notes
- Want some kick? Add 1/4 teaspoon (or more) of cayenne pepper.
- If you want more liquid, feel free to add more chicken broth (especially when reheating).
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
954mg
(27%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1332IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 954mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1332IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.