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A cozy bowl of Simple Turkey Chili Verde garnished with fresh cilantro, sitting on a rustic red cloth next to a jalapeño and yellow flowers.

Simple Turkey Chili Verde

This simple turkey chili verde is a lighter, flavorful twist on classic chili, made with ground turkey, salsa verde, and white beans. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup tomatillos husked and chopped
  • 1 cup green salsa verde
  • 1 can white beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned.
  5. Stir in tomatillos, salsa verde, cumin, oregano, coriander, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and add white beans, stirring to combine.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

This chili pairs well with warm tortillas or rice and tastes even better the next day as leftovers.