Leftover Turkey Chili

Leftover Turkey Chili

This leftover turkey chili recipe is a healthy and hearty way to use up leftover turkey (or chicken) meat! Put those Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with this delicious and easy recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 (28 fluid ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 (4 fluid ounce) can diced green chilies with juices
• 1 (14 fluid ounce) can black beans drained
• 1 (14 fluid ounce) can red or white kidney beans drained
• 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
• 2 cups (or more) cooked turkey meat shredded/cut up
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 dashes Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Garnish (optional): sour cream, cilantro, Tex-Mex cheese blend, etc.

Instructions

1. Add the olive oil and onion to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the onion is lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients.
3. Add all the other ingredients to the pot except for salt & pepper. Increase the heat to high, and once it's boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add salt & pepper as needed, dish it up, and top with your desired toppings.

Recipe Notes

Want some kick? Add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
If you want more liquid, feel free to add more chicken broth (especially when reheating).

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