Description
A hearty and flavorful turkey chili made with pumpkin, beans, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until fragrant and soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the white beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20–25 minutes, covered.
- Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This chili is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg