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White Chili with Ground Turkey

SUBMITTED BY: Donna Nugent  PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl 

"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."
White Chili with Ground Turkey Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 352 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Katherine 
I've made this chili recipe at least 5 times and it just gets better and better. I always add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by NICOLES3 
I only used 1/2 of the cinnamon called for and am glad; I think using the full amount would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by ROBINRN 
Definitely the best recipe I've found for white chili. I substituted diced chicken pieces for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by STELLAFAN 
This recipe makes excellent white chili when slightly modified. The first time I made it I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by GWILSONMD 
I liked the different use of beans in this chili, instead of simply subsituting ground turykey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by HKARDAS 
This was outstanding. I did make some changes. I used crushed red pepper (all I had), I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by notbecky 
My husband liked the flavor of this better than regular chili. To be honest, I was skeptical... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by MOOKLEY 
I made this weeks ago and feel I've done a great disservice by not praising it immediately! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by JAMVS 
This is an awesome recipe. I omitted the cinnamon and added a half pack of taco seasoning. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2005 by MAIALE 
varied the recipe quite a bit where it was no longer "white" (added red wine in place of one... MORE

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Nutritional Information
White Chili with Ground Turkey

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 396

  • Total Fat: 17.3g
  • Cholesterol: 92mg
  • Sodium: 1366mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.2g
  • Protein: 31.6g

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