Turkey White Bean Chili

A cozy turkey chili thickened with creamy white beans. Mashing a small spoonful of beans adds body without flour or cream.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• A cozy turkey chili thickened with creamy white beans.
• Mashing a small spoonful of beans adds body without flour or cream.
• Makes 2 servings with measured ingredients and clear timing.

What you’ll need

Keep everything measured and close by before you start. You’ll find the full quantities in the printable recipe card below.

• 12 oz ground turkey
• 1 15-oz can canned white beans, drained
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Let’s make it

1. 01

   Heat oil in a saucepan over medium

   Heat oil in a saucepan over medium. Soften onion for 5 minutes.

2. 02

   Add turkey and cook 7–8 minutes, breaking it up

   Add turkey and cook 7–8 minutes, breaking it up. Stir in cumin for 30 seconds.

3. 03

   Add drained white beans and broth

   Add drained white beans and chicken broth. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes until thickened and turkey reaches 165°F.

4. 04

   Bring it together

   Mash a few beans against the pot to thicken the chicken broth before serving.

5. 05

   Finish and serve

   Taste and finish with the measured salt and black pepper; use less salt if a prepared sauce is already salty.

Make It Even Better

Mashing a small spoonful of beans adds body without flour or cream.

Make it your own

Use canned chickpeas instead of white beans for a firmer bite.

What to serve with it

Ladle into warmed deep bowls, dividing the solids evenly before adding the broth. Toasted bread is an optional side and is not included in the ingredient match.

Storage & reheating

Refrigerate in a shallow covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F throughout; keep any raw salad garnish separate.