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Quick Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili

2/23/14

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Hearty but healthy, with smoky spice and robust flavor. Bonus - have it on the table in 30 minutes!
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Quick Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili is a hearty but healthy chili recipe packed with the perfect level of smoky spice and a deep, rich flavor. And bonus – you can have it on the table in 30 minutes, or let it simmer all day, chill out in the fridge overnight, or save it for later in the freezer! 

Quick and Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili Recipe

Easy Turkey Chipotle Chili Recipe

Now, as amazing as those million-ingredient, slow-simmering chili recipes taste, sometimes you just want chili NOW. Like, on a Tuesday night, after you’ve worked/chased kids/walked dogs/fought traffic/monitored all of your social media accounts (oh wait, that’s just us bloggy-types) all day. You need a chili recipe that has a deep, well-developed flavor without needing all of that time. And you want it a little healthier too, right? By using turkey, but enhancing it and bringing that rich smokiness from a combination of beef broth or stock and chipotles in adobo, you get that cooked all day flavor, but you can have it on the table in no time.

Easy Turkey Chili Recipe topped with cheese and sour cream

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The beef broth truly adds a meaty dimension to this Chipotle Turkey Chili, but I did find without cooking it for a long time, it was a little liquidy until it sat in the fridge overnight. So rather than cutting out the broth, I am going to recommend draining the tomatoes, unless you prefer a thinner consistency or are making it a day or so in advance. But you know what, whatever – it tastes AWESOME! We all devoured it. Even the littlest one!

I am so grateful to Kara for a great recipe that was a perfect starting point. Just a few tweaks based on what I had and some personal preferences, and this may now be my go-to for when I don’t want to make an entire vat or chili, which is what my other favorite recipe produces.

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Quick Chipotle Turkey Chili

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On a cool, busy night, whip up this Quick and Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili…

 

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5 from 3 votes

Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili

Hearty but healthy, with smoky spice and robust flavor. Bonus - have it on the table in 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • half of a medium onion chopped
  • 1-1 1/4 lb ground turkey
  • one chipotle minced from a can of chipotles in adobo, plus 1 Tablespoon of the adobo sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • one 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes drain for a thicker chili if you are not preparing in advance
  • one 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock
  • one 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cheese sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), tortilla chips, or your favorite chili fixin's for serving.

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until it starts to soften and turn translucent.
  • Add the turkey and cook until it is browned and cooked through, breaking up as it cooks.
  • Add the chipotles, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and beans.
  • Stir, bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes (or longer if desired), or until heated through and slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with your favorite chili fixin's.

Notes

 

Enjoy!

Here are some other chili recipes to choose from…

Beef and Bison Chili

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  • Cincinnati Chili from Savvy Eats
  • Easy Beef Bean Chili from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Easy Chili con Carne from Manu’s Menu
  • Gesundheit Chili from Magnolia Days
  • Hellfire Chili from Yours And Mine Are Ours
  • Hoisin Beef Chili from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
  • Moroccan Harissa Spiked Chili from MarocMama
  • Short Rib Chili from The Texan New Yorker
  • Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Chili from Hip Foodie Mom

Pork Chili

  • Apple and Red Ale Pulled Pork Chili from Curious Cuisiniere
  • Pineapple Pork Chili from Melanie Makes

Chicken, Duck, and Turkey Chili

  • Asian Five Spice Duck Chili from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  • Buffalo Turkey Chili from La Bella Vita Cucina
  • Chicken and Bell Pepper Chili from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Chicken Meatball Chipotle Chili from Soni’s Food
  • Gluten Free Turkey Chili from Gluten Free Crumbley
  • Kickin’ Chicken Chili from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
  • Low Calorie Turkey Chili from Basic N Delicious
  • Olé Mole Turkey Chili from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
  • Shockingly Delicious Chili Mole with Red Beans and Raisins from Shockingly Delicious
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili from Family Foodie
  • Thai Chicken Chili from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
  • White Chicken Chili from The Foodie Army Wife

Mixed (meat combo) Chili

  • Best Damn Chili Ever from Noshing With The Nolands
  • Chili con Tres Carne from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Daddy’s Favorite Chili from Momma’s Meals
  • Harlem Meatloaf Chili from Neighborfood
  • Leslie’s Best Chili from La Cocina de Leslie

Fish and Seafood Chili

  • Scrumptious Seafood Chili from A Kitchen Hoor

Vegetarian Chili

  • Easy Vegetarian Chili with Raisins and Cashews from Delaware Girl Eats
  • New Orleans Style Vegetarian Chili from Take A Bite Out of Boca
  • Vegan Slow Cooker Chili from Killer Bunnies, Inc

Twist-on-Chili

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Comments

  1. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says

    March 1, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Totally trying not to drool all over my keyboard. This chili looks crazy good! I’d love for you to come link up at my Simple Supper Tuesday linky party.
    http://www.hunwhatsfordinner.com/2014/02/simple-supper-tuesday-52.html

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 2, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks Cindy! It was awesome. Thawing some leftovers for taco salads this week!

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    February 27, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Love the crock you used – so pretty!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 28, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Thanks! I’llcall it “vintage” – stole it from my mom 😉

      Reply
  3. Martin D Redmond says

    February 25, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    It’s so great to have a quick n easy chili option that’s full of flavor! Thanks for sharing Brianne!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      I agree! Love the slow cooked stuff, but sometimes I want it fast!

      Reply
  4. Bea says

    February 25, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Sounds like the perfect quick and easy Turkey Chili.

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks Bea!

      Reply
  5. Stacy says

    February 25, 2014 at 9:37 am

    I love the addition of the smoky chipotle pepper, Brianne! It’s not an ingredient I can find here usually, so I bring back a couple of cans from home when I am in the States. One has now been earmarked for this lovely chili!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Chipotle does add such unique flavor! And good thing the cans are small and light for easy transport!

      Reply
  6. Barbee says

    February 24, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    CAREFUL!!! The ‘vote’ button is ABOVE the one you like-not below as one would;d normally expect.
    I really prefer yours because it makes good use of that ground turkey that I got real cheap AND it uses black beans. I LOVE black turtle beans!
    Thanks. Good Luck!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      Yes! I realized that! Thanks, it is an economical and fast dish!

      Reply
  7. cathy says

    February 24, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    I think the chipotles add a great smoky note to the turkey

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 27, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      I definitely agree!

      Reply
  8. Jane's Adventures in Dinner says

    February 24, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Quick and easy but slow cooked taste-perfect.

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 27, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Exactly! Thanks!

      Reply
  9. Soni says

    February 24, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Love it!! And can totally imagine the deliciousness since our recipes are so similar 🙂 Gorgeous pics and I agree its the BEST chili 🙂

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 27, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Haha, thanks Soni!

      Reply
  10. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says

    February 24, 2014 at 11:04 am

    You are so right, sometimes you just need chili, now! I love how quick and simple this is!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  11. Laura says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I do always associate chili as something that cooks for hours. Wonderful to find a chili that has all the flavour but not as much time effort.

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      I love long-cooked chili, too, but using the right ingredients still gives it so much flavor.

      Reply
  12. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Love the Chipotle! I can taste this already!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Tammi!

      Reply
  13. Katie says

    February 24, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I just want to dig right into this bowl of chili! It looks so hearty, and I love that it is quick and easy to make!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Katie!

      Reply
  14. Susan says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    It’s all about those chipotles that give such an awesome flavor!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      So true!

      Reply
  15. Kitchen Kelli says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    I love the tip about using beef broth with the turkey – I probably wouldn’t have done that. I really want to know what bottle of wine you have behind your bowl of chili – it has a shark on it?

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      I give my friend the credit for the beef broth, and that is Dogfish Head beer!

      Reply
  16. Manu says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Aaahhh Brianne, that first picture is AMAZING! I so wish I could pick up the little chili that fell off the bowl… ahhhh! YUM!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks! Somtimes I like my food to be plated neatly, but sometimes those little spills make it look even tastier!

      Reply
  17. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I love chipotle in my chili, too. This looks quite scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      I love that it adds depth and smokiness with the heat!

      Reply
  18. Amanda @ MarocMama says

    February 23, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I want to pretend I’d be all healthy with this but truth be told it looks like it would be amazing on top of french fries and dalloped with sour cream. Get in my belly!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Hahaha! True!

      Reply
  19. miss messy says

    February 23, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I love chipotle anything, so this looks fab to me. I’m gutted I didn’t join in this week!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Chipotle does add great flavor!

      Reply
  20. Christie says

    February 23, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    YUM! i *AM* obsessed with anything and everything chipotle, ya know? This looks DELISH! #pinning

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Chipotles are always a good way to go!

      Reply
  21. Shaina says

    February 23, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Omg that overflowing bowl of chili looks so amazingly delicious

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      Shhhh, I photographed this the day after we had it for dinner and didn’t have much left, so there is an upside down bowl in the crock to make it look fuller 🙂

      Reply
  22. Tara says

    February 23, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Stunning looking chili, I could dive right in!!!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks Tara!

      Reply
  23. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    February 23, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Quick, easy…my mantra!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      How can you go wrong?!

      Reply
  24. Renee says

    February 23, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    Oh my gosh your post made me laugh! Thanks for that and Love Ya too!!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Well, and despite my competitiveness, I lost miserably 😉

      Reply
  25. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    February 23, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Wow! that is one big bowl of lovliness! This is just perfect! Love the chipotle flavoring!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks so much Jennifer!

      Reply
  26. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:15 am

    ok, this is the second recipe using chipotles in adobo. . I’ve got to try this!!!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:16 am

      It’s and easy way to add a nice, deep, smoky flavor without long cooking.

      Reply
  27. Becca from It's Yummi! says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:13 am

    There are no appropriate words for this chili (AND YOUR amazing photos), Brianne…. there’s only drool 😀

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Hehe, thanks Becca!

      Reply
  28. Liz says

    February 23, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I’m all for quick and easy…especially when the recipe pops a magnificent boost of flavor! Well done, Brianne!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Thanks Liz. Sometimes you want a weeknight chili!

      Reply
  29. Family Foodie says

    February 23, 2014 at 2:42 am

    You totally made me smile when I saw your FB Post right after the event was announced. This chili recipe looks amazing. Good Luck!

    Reply
    • Brianne Izzo says

      February 23, 2014 at 7:57 am

      I’m so glad I asked. It means I had this recipe done before I was sick all week. I might not have been able to get one ready if I waited.

      Reply

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