Quick Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili
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!
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.
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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On a cool, busy night, whip up this Quick and Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili…
Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili
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
- Bison & Black Bean Chili from It’s Yummi!
- 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
- Chicken Chili Cheese Fries from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chili Cornbread Cupcakes from In The Kitchen With KP
- Chili Topped Tater Tots from Ruffles & Truffles
- Spicy Chili Mac from girlichef
Best Wines To Pair with Chili #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
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
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Cindy! It was awesome. Thawing some leftovers for taco salads this week!
Julie says
Love the crock you used – so pretty!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks! I’llcall it “vintage” – stole it from my mom 😉
Martin D Redmond says
It’s so great to have a quick n easy chili option that’s full of flavor! Thanks for sharing Brianne!
Brianne Izzo says
I agree! Love the slow cooked stuff, but sometimes I want it fast!
Bea says
Sounds like the perfect quick and easy Turkey Chili.
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Bea!
Stacy says
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!
Brianne Izzo says
Chipotle does add such unique flavor! And good thing the cans are small and light for easy transport!
Barbee says
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!
Brianne Izzo says
Yes! I realized that! Thanks, it is an economical and fast dish!
cathy says
I think the chipotles add a great smoky note to the turkey
Brianne Izzo says
I definitely agree!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
Quick and easy but slow cooked taste-perfect.
Brianne Izzo says
Exactly! Thanks!
Soni says
Love it!! And can totally imagine the deliciousness since our recipes are so similar 🙂 Gorgeous pics and I agree its the BEST chili 🙂
Brianne Izzo says
Haha, thanks Soni!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
You are so right, sometimes you just need chili, now! I love how quick and simple this is!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Sarah!
Laura says
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.
Brianne Izzo says
I love long-cooked chili, too, but using the right ingredients still gives it so much flavor.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
Love the Chipotle! I can taste this already!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Tammi!
Katie says
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!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Katie!
Susan says
It’s all about those chipotles that give such an awesome flavor!
Brianne Izzo says
So true!
Kitchen Kelli says
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?
Brianne Izzo says
I give my friend the credit for the beef broth, and that is Dogfish Head beer!
Manu says
Aaahhh Brianne, that first picture is AMAZING! I so wish I could pick up the little chili that fell off the bowl… ahhhh! YUM!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks! Somtimes I like my food to be plated neatly, but sometimes those little spills make it look even tastier!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
I love chipotle in my chili, too. This looks quite scrumptious!
Brianne Izzo says
I love that it adds depth and smokiness with the heat!
Amanda @ MarocMama says
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!
Brianne Izzo says
Hahaha! True!
miss messy says
I love chipotle anything, so this looks fab to me. I’m gutted I didn’t join in this week!
Brianne Izzo says
Chipotle does add great flavor!
Christie says
YUM! i *AM* obsessed with anything and everything chipotle, ya know? This looks DELISH! #pinning
Brianne Izzo says
Chipotles are always a good way to go!
Shaina says
Omg that overflowing bowl of chili looks so amazingly delicious
Brianne Izzo says
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 🙂
Tara says
Stunning looking chili, I could dive right in!!!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Tara!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Quick, easy…my mantra!
Brianne Izzo says
How can you go wrong?!
Renee says
Oh my gosh your post made me laugh! Thanks for that and Love Ya too!!
Brianne Izzo says
Well, and despite my competitiveness, I lost miserably 😉
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Wow! that is one big bowl of lovliness! This is just perfect! Love the chipotle flavoring!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
ok, this is the second recipe using chipotles in adobo. . I’ve got to try this!!!
Brianne Izzo says
It’s and easy way to add a nice, deep, smoky flavor without long cooking.
Becca from It's Yummi! says
There are no appropriate words for this chili (AND YOUR amazing photos), Brianne…. there’s only drool 😀
Brianne Izzo says
Hehe, thanks Becca!
Liz says
I’m all for quick and easy…especially when the recipe pops a magnificent boost of flavor! Well done, Brianne!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Liz. Sometimes you want a weeknight chili!
Family Foodie says
You totally made me smile when I saw your FB Post right after the event was announced. This chili recipe looks amazing. Good Luck!
Brianne Izzo says
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.