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Bowl of easy white bean turkey chili verde with avocado, cheese, and cilantro garnished.
Alyssa

Easy White Bean Turkey Chili Verde

A delicious pot of turkey chili verde made easy with canned white beans, ground turkey, and store-bought salsa verde. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 367
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 pounds ground turkey dark or white meat or a combination
  • 2 cups yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic finely chopped
  • 1 each bell pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 each jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 each bay leaf
  • 24 ounces salsa verde store-bought
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles mild or hot, depending on your taste
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans Great Northern or cannellini, drained
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Chopped red onions or sliced scallions
  • Grated cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • Sliced avocado
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey, season with a pinch or two of salt, and cook, using a heavy wooden spoon to stir and break up any lumps, until turkey loses its pink color, about 5 minutes. Transfer turkey and any juices to a bowl and return pot to heat.
  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeño, stirring often, until tender and starting to brown, 4-5 minutes. Add spices - coriander, cumin, oregano and salt - and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  3. Return turkey to pot and add the bay leaf, salsa verde, canned chiles, and broth. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook gently, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Stir in beans and simmer gently for 20 minutes more.
  4. Serve chili in bowls and top with cilantro, onions, cheese, avocado, and/or sour cream. Or serve toppings on the side.

Notes

Add grated cheese, sour cream, avocado, or chopped cilantro to make it even more tasty and festive.