White Chili with Ground Turkey Recipe
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White Chili with Ground Turkey

By: Donna Nugent 
"A great alternative to regular chili. This dish has a unique taste that even the pickiest eater will enjoy. Make sure you spice this one to taste! Garnish with cheese, salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves, and serve with rolled tortillas on the side."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (662)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ground cayenne pepper to taste
  • ground white pepper to taste
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
  2. Add two cans of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 396 | Total Fat: 17.3g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Katherine   view full review
I've made this chili recipe at least 5 times and it just gets better and better. I always add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by NICOLES3   view full review
I only used 1/2 of the cinnamon called for and am glad; I think using the full amount would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by ROBINRN   view full review
Definitely the best recipe I've found for white chili. I substituted diced chicken pieces for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by STELLAFAN   view full review
This recipe makes excellent white chili when slightly modified. The first time I made it I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by GWILSONMD   view full review
I liked the different use of beans in this chili, instead of simply subsituting ground turykey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by HKARDAS   view full review
This was outstanding. I did make some changes. I used crushed red pepper (all I had), I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by notbecky   view full review
My husband liked the flavor of this better than regular chili. To be honest, I was skeptical...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by MOOKLEY   view full review
I made this weeks ago and feel I've done a great disservice by not praising it immediately! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by JAMVS   view full review
This is an awesome recipe. I omitted the cinnamon and added a half pack of taco seasoning. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2005 by MAIALE   view full review
varied the recipe quite a bit where it was no longer "white" (added red wine in place of one...

 

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